6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
Example sentence • The dictator ordered a series of brutal purges to eliminate any opposition.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
Example sentence • She enjoys splurges on designer handbags.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• rise and move, as in waves or billows
Example sentence • During the storm, we experienced surges of electricity that caused several power outages.
5 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• force or impel in an indicated direction
Example sentence • He resisted the urges to eat junk food and stuck to his healthy diet.
11 4 noun n noun
• Someone who writes or adapts theater plays, a playwright, dramatist, especially one connected with a specific theater or company.
Example sentence • The dramaturges work closely with the playwright to develop the script.
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
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
8 3 verb v Example sentence • After years of decline, the economy resurges with a new wave of investments.
7 2 noun
• Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, a diverse genus of over 2,000 species.
12 4 noun n noun
• one who practices magic or sorcery
Example sentence • The ancient thaumaturges were highly respected in their community.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I need to write a few letters before I go to bed.
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.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • The road diverges ahead, so be sure to follow the correct path.
7 2 verb v noun
• an unsteady uneven gait
verb
• walk as if unable to control one's movements
Example sentence • The ship lurches violently in the storm.
7 2 noun n noun
• the combination of two or more commercial companies
Example sentence • The mergers of several small airlines have drastically changed the landscape of the aviation industry.
11 4 noun n noun
• a price that is too high
verb
• rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Example sentence • The customer noticed several overcharges on their credit card statement.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a whip used to inflict punishment
verb
• punish severely; excoriate
Example sentence • Disease outbreaks are often considered scourges to public health.
9 3 verb v verb
• sink below the surface; go under or as if under water
Example sentence • He submerges himself underwater to cool down.
5 3 noun n noun
• extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
Example sentence • The farm consists of 50 acres of land.
8 2 noun n noun
• shop where dry cleaning is done
Example sentence • I need to buy some cleaners for the kitchen.
6 2 noun n noun
• a flag that shows its nationality
Example sentence • I love the vibrant colors of fall foliage.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Good manners are essential when meeting new people.
8 2 noun n noun
• an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
Example sentence • She used the scissors to cut the paper.
7 2 noun n noun
• the audience reached by television
Example sentence • The television show had millions of viewers tuning in each week.
5 1 verb v noun
• a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
verb
• take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Example sentence • She dares to skydive despite her fear of heights.
8 2 noun n noun
• branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds
verb
• join tongue and groove, in carpentry
Example sentence • The bird had beautiful colorful feathers .
8 2 noun n noun
• a person's partner in marriage
Example sentence • John and Mary are business partners .
6 2 noun n noun
• a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
Example sentence • The Yangtze River is one of the longest rivers in Asia.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
verb
• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
Example sentence • They're forecasting scattered showers for tomorrow.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
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.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
6 2 noun n noun
• a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
Example sentence • The judges deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
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.
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
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
4 1 noun n noun
• an examination consisting of a few short questions
verb
• examine someone's knowledge of something
Example sentence • I need to study for the history quiz tomorrow.
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.
5 2 noun n noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
7 2 noun n noun
• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Example sentence • The fairies danced in a circle under the moonlight.
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.
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.
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
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.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I don't believe a word he said. It's all cobblers !
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