7 2 noun n noun
• an encircling or ringlike structure
verb
• cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients
Example sentence • In the 1950s, girdles were commonly worn by women to achieve an hourglass figure.
7 2 noun n noun
• a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
Example sentence • We saw a family of turtles sunbathing by the pond.
7 2 noun n noun
• a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
Example sentence • He managed to clear all the hurdles and win the race.
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 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 n noun
• fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
Example sentence • I like to eat apples for breakfast.
7 2 noun n verb
• annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
Example sentence • The tailor uses needles to sew clothes.
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 verb, noun v, n noun
• official routes of communication
Example sentence • I was surfing through the TV channels to find something interesting to watch.
6 2 noun n noun
• motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Example sentence • He has strong morals and always tries to do the right thing.
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
• 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.
7 2 noun n noun
• ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
verb
• travel around something
Example sentence • She drew perfect circles on the paper.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a color between red and blue
adjective satellite
• of a color intermediate between red and blue
Example sentence • I love how the purples in your painting create a sense of tranquility.
9 4 noun n adjective
• derived from or composed of matter
noun
• the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
adjective satellite
• concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
Example sentence • We need to gather the right materials for the experiment.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• badminton played with two players on each side
Example sentence • She hit two doubles in the baseball game.
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.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
Example sentence • She won a bag of colorful marbles at the fair.
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
• 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.
8 2 noun n noun
• eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with shingles , a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
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.
9 2 noun n noun
• bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
Example sentence • I love cupcakes with colorful sprinkles on top.
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
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She put on her spectacles to read the small print.
10 3 noun n noun
• a record or narrative description of past events
verb
• record in chronological order; make a historical record
Example sentence • I love reading fantasy chronicles .
7 2 noun n noun
• the amount that many barrels might hold
Example sentence • The winery stored their wine in oak barrels .
8 2 noun n noun
• internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
Example sentence • The hunter examined the entrails of the deer to determine its age.
12 4 noun n noun
• principles from which other truths can be derived
Example sentence • The fundamentals of mathematics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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 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.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• informal terms for money
Example sentence • He exchanged his dollars for shekels at the bank.
9 3 noun n noun
• a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
Example sentence • The immortals of ancient Greek mythology were gods and goddesses with eternal life.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a feeling of anger and animosity
Example sentence • Her hackles rose when she heard someone insult her family.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large number or amount
Example sentence • She brought oodles of books to the library.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
Example sentence • She raffles off her old clothes every year to raise money for charity.
6 2 noun n noun
• a deliberately false or improbable account
Example sentence • Aesop's fables teach valuable moral lessons.
11 4 noun n noun
• money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts
Example sentence • The company had $500,000 in receivables at the end of the fiscal year.
7 3 noun n adjective
• suitable for use as food
noun
• any substance that can be used as food
Example sentence • I bought some delicious edibles from the bakery.
7 3 noun n noun
• an authoritative person who divines the future
Example sentence • In ancient Greece, people consulted oracles to seek advice from the gods.
6 2 noun n noun
• reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
Example sentence • The discovery of penicillin is recorded in the annals of medical history.
7 1 noun n noun
• King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
verb
• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
Example sentence • The soldiers fought fiercely in the battles .
7 2 noun n noun
• insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
verb
• be suspended over or hang over
Example sentence • There are more than 350,000 known species of beetles in the world.
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