9 2 noun
n
noun
• any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
Example sentence • I enjoy playing billiards with my friends at the local pool hall.
5 1 noun
n
Example sentence • I haven't seen him in years .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who tends a flock of goats
Example sentence • The goatherds led their flock up the hill to graze.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Example sentence • She wiped away her tears with a tissue.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
verb
• set the level or character of
Example sentence • I need to replace the worn-out gears in my bicycle.
5 1 verb
v
verb
• perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
Example sentence • She hears the sound of birds chirping outside her window.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• showing your contempt by derision
verb
• laugh at with contempt and derision
Example sentence • The audience erupted in jeers after the controversial decision by the referee.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Example sentence • She was praised by her peers for her outstanding performance.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
adjective satellite
• (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
Example sentence • She carefully sears the steak on both sides to lock in the juices.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a worker who ties something
Example sentence • The wedding cake had three tiers .
5 2 verb
v
verb
• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example sentence • The car suddenly veers to the left on the slippery road.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
8 2
Example sentence • You dastards will pay for what you've done!
8 2 adjective
adj
noun
• British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925)
adjective satellite
• showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
6 1 noun
n
Example sentence • The lairds of nearby estates often gather for social events.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
Example sentence • I love adding mustards to my sandwiches.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
Example sentence • The pollards along the riverbank were a beautiful sight in autumn.
7 2
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Example sentence • The actors wore visards to hide their faces on stage.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
Example sentence • The cowherds led the cattle to the grazing fields.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the state of being behind in payments
Example sentence • He fell into arrears after losing his job.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • The government's lack of action jeopards national security.
14 3 adverb
adv
noun
• the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
adverb
• in a northwestward direction
Example sentence • They traveled northwestwards for three days before reaching their destination
14 3 adverb
adv
noun
• the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
adverb
• in a southwestward direction
Example sentence • They traveled southwestwards to reach the coast.
5 1
noun
• the present location; this place; location, proximal pronoun; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, singular, proximal
adverb
• in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
adverb
• straight up or down without a break
adjective satellite
• complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
verb
• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example sentence • The artist used sheers to cut the fabric into intricate shapes.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• be compatible or in accordance with
Example sentence • He adheres to a strict diet and exercise routine.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
Example sentence • The ameers of the desert were known for their luxurious lifestyles.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
Example sentence • The antbears have long snouts and sticky tongues to catch ants and termites.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Example sentence • She appears to be happy with her new job.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• spread or daub (a surface)
Example sentence • He besmears his opponents with false accusations during debates.
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