10 2 noun n noun
• a dentifrice in the form of a paste
Example sentence • I need to buy toothpaste from the store.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form
Example sentence • The letters on the sign were evenly spaced .
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The decision was based on thorough research and analysis.
5 1 verb v adjective
• having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
Example sentence • She faced the camera and smiled.
8 2 verb v verb
• substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
Example sentence • I replaced the broken lightbulb with a new one.
5 1 verb v noun
• the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
verb
• walk with slow or fast paces
Example sentence • He paced back and forth in the waiting room.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The debased currency was virtually worthless.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• edged or streaked with color
Example sentence • She wore a laced dress to the party.
9 2 adjective adj verb
• cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Example sentence • The displaced families were provided with temporary shelter.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
verb
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example sentence • She embraced her friend in a warm hug.
6 3 verb v verb
• remove from memory or existence
Example sentence • She erased the chalkboard before the next class.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
verb
• join or attach with or as if with glue
Example sentence • She spread the paste on the bread to make a sandwich.
5 1 verb v noun
• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
verb
• cover with liquid before cooking
Example sentence • She basted the turkey with butter before putting it in the oven.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• situated in a particular spot or position
Example sentence • The books were neatly placed on the shelf.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• mar or spoil the appearance of
Example sentence • The defaced painting was no longer recognizable.
7 2 verb v adjective satellite
• covered or protected with or as if with a case
Example sentence • The precious necklace was encased in a velvet box.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
verb
• have flavor; taste of something
Example sentence • I have a sweet taste in my mouth after eating the cake.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
adjective satellite
• located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
verb
• spend thoughtlessly; throw away
Example sentence • He threw the plastic bottle in the waste bin.
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He was a disgraced politician who was forced to resign.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• put in the wrong place or position
Example sentence • She found her misplaced keys in her coat pocket.
6 2 verb v noun
• a person who is being chased
Example sentence • The dog chased its own tail.
5 1 noun n noun
• overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
Example sentence • She completed the task in haste .
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
Example sentence • She wore a belt around her waist to cinch her dress.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The coach lambasted the players for their poor performance.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
Example sentence • He wore a braced back brace to support his injured spine.
10 3 noun n noun
• an afterimage of a taste
Example sentence • The wine leaves a bitter aftertaste .
6 1 adjective adj adjective
• morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
adjective satellite
• pure and simple in design or style
Example sentence • She maintained a chaste lifestyle, abstaining from alcohol and casual relationships.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress with interlaced patterns.
6 1 verb v noun
• a just detectable amount
verb
• follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
Example sentence • She traced a path on the map with her finger.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not one of the first three in a race or competition
Example sentence • The unplaced furniture cluttered up the room.
4 1 verb v verb
• (US) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.
Example sentence • She aced the math test with a perfect score.
6 1 verb v 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 • She gracefully graced the stage with her dance performance.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • She raced against the clock to finish the project.
8 2 noun n noun
• a feeling of intense dislike
Example sentence • She made a face of distaste when she tasted the bitter medicine.
9 2 noun n noun
• an early limited awareness of something yet to occur
Example sentence • He took a small bite of the cake, savoring the delicious foretaste .
9 3 verb v noun
• a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
Example sentence • The fashion event showcased the latest trends in clothing.
8 2 verb v noun
• the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
Example sentence • After years of searching, the treasure map finally surfaced .
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of communication that proceeds rapidly
Example sentence • The fast-paced action movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
9 2 verb v
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Example sentence • I misspaced my keys and couldn't find them anywhere.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• with no effort to conceal
Example sentence • He had the barefaced audacity to lie straight to my face.
10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extremely modest or shy
Example sentence • He stood before his parents, shamefaced and remorseful.
13 2 adjective adj Example sentence • Her parents were strict and straightlaced .
11 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He comes from a straitlaced family that values tradition and decorum.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• without braces or props
Example sentence • He unbraced the ladder before climbing up.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a typeface with thick heavy lines
Example sentence • She wrote her name in boldfaced letters on the document.
7 2 verb v verb
• remove completely from recognition or memory
Example sentence • She effaced the portrait from the wall.
8 2 verb v noun
• a contorted facial expression
verb
• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Example sentence • She grimaced when she tasted the sour lemon.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To hit someone or something with a mace.
7 2 verb v noun
• something that is a source of danger
verb
• pose a threat to; present a danger to
Example sentence • The growling dog menaced the mailman as he approached the gate.
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