6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a powerful effect or influence
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • The police forces are searching for the missing child.
5 2 noun n noun
• a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
Example sentence • I need to buy some cardboard boxes for packing.
8 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• being ahead of time or need
verb
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentence • Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine.
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
verb
• send something via a facsimile machine
Example sentence • She sent the faxes to the respective departments.
5 2 verb v noun
• informal terms for a difficult situation
verb
• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Example sentence • He fixes cars for a living.
10 3 noun n noun
• a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
Example sentence • He carried two briefcases on his business trip.
8 3 verb v verb
• ensure observance of laws and rules
Example sentence • The police officer enforces traffic laws to ensure safe driving.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • He fences in his backyard to keep the dog from running away.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the wool of a sheep or similar animal
verb
• rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Example sentence • Sheep farmers sell their fleeces to textile mills.
8 3 noun n noun
• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Example sentence • He was charged with multiple criminal offenses .
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The teacher reinforces good behavior by giving students praise.
5 2 verb v verb
• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example sentence • The constant noise from the construction site vexes me.
6 2 noun n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • My missus is an amazing cook.
8 3 noun n noun
• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
Example sentence • He works in the IT services department of the company.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
Example sentence • I couldn't find my sunglasses anywhere.
8 3 noun n noun
• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example sentence • The castle had strong defenses to protect against enemy attacks.
7 1 noun n noun
• any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Example sentence • The backyard is filled with colorful finches chirping happily.
7 3 verb v noun
• a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
verb
• gleam or glow intermittently
Example sentence • She flashes her winning smile at the camera.
7 3 verb v noun
• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
adjective satellite
• of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane
verb
• turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Example sentence • She flushes the toilet after use.
7 2 verb v noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
verb
• stop moving or become immobilized
Example sentence • She freezes whenever she sees a spider.
7 2 noun n noun
• an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice
Example sentence • The museum had a collection of ancient Greek friezes .
5 2 noun n noun
• any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
Example sentence • The fuzes of the artillery shells were carefully inspected before loading.
11 2 noun n noun
• American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
Example sentence • I saw a flock of goldfinches flying over the field.
6 2 noun n noun
• solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
verb
• provide with a horse or horses
Example sentence • I love to ride horses at the local stable.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
Example sentence • The houses on this street are all painted the same color.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
8 3 verb v verb
• cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
Example sentence • The warm light suffuses the room.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
6 2 noun n noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun n noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • The fuses in the electrical panel need to be replaced.
10 3 noun n noun
• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
Example sentence • She filed a complaint to address her grievances with the company.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • Religious observances are an important part of many cultures.
6 2 verb v adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
7 2 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • She studied a list of common phrases before her trip to France.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
9 4 verb v Example sentence • She refreshes her memory by reviewing the notes.
7 3 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • He refuses to help me with my homework.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
2 1 verb v noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
7 3 noun n noun
• a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form
Example sentence • In English, the suffix -ly is one of the most common affixes .
8 3 noun n noun
• assets in the form of money
Example sentence • I need to review my finances before I make any major purchases.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a region in central Italy, with capital Ancona
7 3 noun n noun
• anything that tends to arouse
Example sentence • Employees at the company were thrilled to receive their annual bonuses .
7 3 noun n noun
• An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.
Example sentence • The doctor examined the fetuses using ultrasound.
7 3 verb v noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She focuses her attention on the task at hand.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
verb
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • His good manners and graces impressed everyone he met.
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
7 3 noun n noun
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example sentence • He carefully studied the nuances of the painting.
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