11 4 noun
n
noun
• a requirement of etiquette or custom
Example sentence • Please don't worry about the formalities and just enjoy the party.
8 2 noun
n
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5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a separate part of a whole
verb
• to join or unite the pieces of
Example sentence • She cut the cake into small pieces.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the force of policemen and officers
verb
• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Example sentence • The police arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery.
12 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
Example sentence • Banks are depositaries of money and valuables.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• A radio or television series with a small number of episodes not intended to last a complete season.
Example sentence • I am currently watching a historical miniseries about World War II.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
verb
• put an end to a state or an activity
Example sentence • Please cease talking in the library.
8 2 verb
v
noun
• a quantity that is added
verb
• become bigger or greater in amount
Example sentence • We need to increase the amount of exercise we do to stay healthy.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• property that is leased or rented out or let
Example sentence • He signed a lease for the apartment.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Example sentence • The detective was determined to solve the mysteries surrounding the murder case.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• A person who spends much time in a bar or similar drinking establishment
Example sentence • The barflies were gathered around the pool table, cheering on their favorite player.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• stout-bodied hairy dipterous fly whose larvae are parasites on humans and other mammals
Example sentence • The botflies in this region are known for causing harm to livestock.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
Example sentence • The galleys were rowed by a team of experienced sailors.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the most powerful members of a society
10 2 noun
n
noun
• greenish aphid; pest on garden and crop plants
Example sentence • I sprayed insecticide on my roses to get rid of the greenflies .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
Example sentence • The medflies infested the entire orchard.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
Example sentence • She bought a set of colorful neckties for her husband.
10 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The accountant was responsible for identifying and correcting any nonentries in the financial statements.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Example sentence • The outcries of the protesters could be heard from miles away.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• Pelts or skins, collectively; skins with the fur on them; furs.
Example sentence • The fur trader carried a pack full of peltries .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• deep-dish meat and vegetable pie or a meat stew with dumplings
Example sentence • I love the flaky crust on homemade potpies .
9 2 verb
v
Example sentence • She reapplies sunscreen every two hours to avoid getting sunburned.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Example sentence • She received many replies to her job application.
6 2
verb
• To tie again; to tie something that has already been tied or was tied before.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant
Example sentence • The larvae of sawflies resemble caterpillars.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• an amount of something available for use
verb
• give something useful or necessary to
Example sentence • I need to buy some art supplies for my painting class.
10 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
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Example sentence • She listened to the watchcries of the nocturnal creatures.
6 2 adverb
adv
adverb
• to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
Example sentence • They each paid $10 apiece for the concert tickets.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • Her decision to quit her job seemed to be driven by caprice rather than careful consideration.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic
Example sentence • She carefully ironed out the creases in her dress.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• decrease in size, extent, or range
Example sentence • We need to decrease our expenses to save money.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Example sentence • She always wears an earpiece during her performances.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
Example sentence • The veterinarian examined the cat's feces for signs of parasites.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a revue with elaborate costuming
Example sentence • Her follies and careless attitude cost her the job.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
Example sentence • She wore a hairpiece to conceal her bald spot.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
Example sentence • The wine had settled, leaving behind a layer of lees in the bottle.
5 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She is clinically obese and needs to make some lifestyle changes.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• repeat an earlier theme of a composition
Example sentence • The two pianists performed a reprise of their famous duet.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a newspaper that is published every day
adverb
• every day; without missing a day
adjective satellite
• of or belonging to or occurring every day
Example sentence • I need to pick up my dailies from the pharmacy.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
Example sentence • The geese flew in a V formation across the sky.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae
Example sentence • The larvae of alderflies are aquatic and feed on small organisms.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• the property of being analytic
Example sentence • The study of analyticities is an important aspect of complex analysis.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a shape having one or more sharp angles
Example sentence • His face had sharp angularities that gave him a distinct look.
9 4
No meanings yet for this word...
8 3 verb
v
verb
• have a disagreement over something
Example sentence • He argufies with everyone about small details.
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