7 2 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
Example sentence • The two wrestlers engaged in several intense tussles during the match.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
verb
• cause to move furtively and hurriedly
Example sentence • He hustles to finish his work before the deadline.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine
Example sentence • I ordered a plate of steamed mussels for dinner.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a tube in which a body fluid circulates
Example sentence • The blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system
Example sentence • The marshals led the parade through the city streets.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
Example sentence • She contracted measles after being exposed to an infected person.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • They announced their nuptials in the local newspaper.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• official routes of communication
Example sentence • I was surfing through the TV channels to find something interesting to watch.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
Example sentence • The museum showcases the history and cultures of various peoples .
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
adjective satellite
• occurring at or forming an end or termination
Example sentence • I have to study for my finals next week.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
adjective satellite
• original and of a kind not seen before
Example sentence • I love reading detective novels .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
verb
• cry or whine with snuffling
Example sentence • I have a bad case of the sniffles today.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
verb
• be in a state of movement or action
Example sentence • The brush had stiff bristles .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a small quantity of anything
Example sentence • He carefully picked up the morsels of food with his chopsticks.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
verb
• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Example sentence • The cat nestles into her owner's lap.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Example sentence • The dog nuzzles against my leg when I sit down.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • He received several parcels in the mail.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
verb
• write, draw, or trace with a pencil
Example sentence • I need to buy some pencils for my art class.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)
Example sentence • The image is made up of millions of tiny pixels .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
verb
• be a mystery or bewildering to
Example sentence • I enjoy solving crossword puzzles in my free time.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
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8 2 noun
n
noun
• any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
Example sentence • The field was covered in prickly thistles .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
Example sentence • The king rewarded his loyal vassals with land and titles.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
Example sentence • I can hear the distant whistles of a train.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
Example sentence • She provided her credentials to the security guard before entering the building.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
Example sentence • I bought some truffles at the gourmet food store.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
Example sentence • He cracked his knuckles before starting the intense workout.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
Example sentence • The apostles spread the message of Christianity.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil
Example sentence • He prefers to drive diesels instead of gasoline cars.
7 2 noun
n
adjective
• of or concerning the face
noun
• cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
Example sentence • I treat myself to facials once a month to keep my skin healthy.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Example sentence • The fireworks display fizzles out before it even starts.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• glazed and salted cracker typically in the shape of a loose knot
Example sentence • I love to snack on pretzels during the movie.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
Example sentence • We have daily rehearsals for the school play.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
adjective satellite
• of worldwide scope or applicability
Example sentence • The search for universals in philosophy aims to identify fundamental truths or principles that apply universally.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
Example sentence • The weasels hunted for mice and other small rodents in the field.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
Example sentence • I walked five miles today.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the amount that many barrels might hold
Example sentence • The winery stored their wine in oak barrels .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
Example sentence • He wore goggles to protect his eyes while swimming.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
Example sentence • The four canonical gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example sentence • He was content to rest on his laurels after winning the prestigious award.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
Example sentence • He had no scruples about lying to get what he wanted.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a condition of great disorder
Example sentence • The kitchen was in shambles after the dinner party.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• informal terms for money
Example sentence • He exchanged his dollars for shekels at the bank.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• badminton played with one person on each side
Example sentence • I enjoy listening to singles by my favorite artists.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
Example sentence • I bought a bag of skittles at the store today.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons
verb
• move or proceed at an angle
Example sentence • The photographer captured the model from various angles .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The employees received their annual performance appraisals .
13 4 noun
n
adjective
• relating to or showing a difference
noun
• the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Example sentence • The mechanic checked the car's differentials for any signs of damage.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the power to use something or someone
Example sentence • I need to take out the trash and put it in the disposals .
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