8 2 noun n noun
• any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes
Example sentence • The presence of quinones in the soil can affect plant growth.
10 3 noun n noun
• a piece of flint that is struck to light a fire
Example sentence • The firestones glowed brightly, illuminating the cavern.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
verb
• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
Example sentence • The haunted house echoed with eerie moans throughout the night.
9 3 noun n adjective satellite
• lower in range than tenor and higher than bass
Example sentence • The baritones in the choir provided a deep and rich voice to the performance.
6 1 noun n noun
• a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
adjective satellite
• of any of various dull tannish or grey colors
verb
• kill by throwing stones at
Example sentence • She collected colorful stones from the beach.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The daimones were believed to be guardian spirits of the ancient Greeks.
8 2 noun n noun
• the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Example sentence • The thyroid gland produces hormones that control metabolism.
11 3 noun n noun
• device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
Example sentence • The conference room was equipped with state-of-the-art microphones .
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He bemoans the lack of support from his teammates.
8 2 noun n noun
• an unknown and unexplored region
adjective satellite
• being or having an unknown or unnamed source
Example sentence • There are still many unknowns about the origins of the universe.
10 2 noun n noun
• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Example sentence • I always wear headphones when I go jogging.
6 1 verb v
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5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
Example sentence • She fell and broke her arm bones .
5 1 noun n noun
• United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
10 2 noun n noun
• two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
Example sentence • The skull and crossbones is a popular symbol of danger.
5 1 verb v noun
• a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
Example sentence • He hones his skills by practicing every day.
6 1 noun n noun
• electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
verb
• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
Example sentence • He has a collection of vintage phones .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
verb
• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
5 1 noun n noun
• the quality of a person's voice
verb
• utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
Example sentence • The artist used various tones of blue to create a calming effect in the painting.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
verb
• regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
Example sentence • There are time zones all over the world.
10 3 noun n noun
• (linguistics) any of various acoustically different forms of the same phoneme
Example sentence • In English, the /p/ and /pÊ°/ sounds are allophones of the phoneme /p/.
9 2 noun n noun
• a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
Example sentence • I love collecting gemstones from all over the world.
10 3 noun n noun
• a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
Example sentence • The jazz band had three saxophones .
9 3 noun n noun
• any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation
Example sentence • Many hair care products contain silicones to help smooth and protect the hair.
9 2 noun n noun
• a central cohesive source of support and stability
Example sentence • Spiders have exoskeletons that serve as their backbones .
9 2 noun n noun
• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Example sentence • I put on my earphones to listen to music while I work.
10 2 noun n noun
• stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
Example sentence • The garden pathway was paved with flagstones .
10 2 noun n noun
• a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts
Example sentence • Surgical removal is often necessary to treat large gallstones .
11 3 noun n noun
• a stone that is used to mark a grave
Example sentence • The old cemetery was filled with weathered gravestones .
10 2 noun n noun
• small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
Example sentence • The hailstones were the size of golf balls.
9 2 noun n noun
• a print obtained from photoengraving
Example sentence • The photographer used halftones to create a realistic image.
9 2 noun n noun
• a central cohesive source of support and stability
Example sentence • The architect decided to use marble keystones in the construction of the grand entrance.
10 3 noun n noun
• a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
10 3 noun n noun
• stone post at side of a road to show distances
Example sentence • The company celebrated reaching several milestones in its growth.
10 2 noun n noun
• a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar
Example sentence • She wore a necklace adorned with moonstones .
9 3 noun n noun
• (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
Example sentence • The music had dark overtones that added a sense of mystery.
11 3 noun n noun
• an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
Example sentence • She decorated her dress with rhinestones .
10 3 noun n noun
• a quiet or hushed tone of voice
Example sentence • The painting had subtle undertones of sadness and despair.
12 4 noun n noun
• (meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern
Example sentence • During the summer months, anticyclones often bring warm and dry weather to the region.
6 1 verb v noun
• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
verb
• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
Example sentence • She groans in pain as she stubs her toe.
5 1 noun n noun
• the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
verb
• give temporarily; let have for a limited time
Example sentence • Banks offer various types of loans to their customers.
4 1 verb v adjective satellite
• belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
verb
• have ownership or possession of
Example sentence • She owns a beautiful house on the beach.
6 1 noun n noun
• a person who is almost identical to another
verb
• make multiple identical copies of
Example sentence • The scientist created clones of the sheep in the laboratory.
10 3 noun n noun
• a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
Example sentence • She used two megaphones to amplify her voice during the protest.
10 2 noun n noun
• the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
Example sentence • The headstones in the cemetery were weathered and covered in moss.
10 2 noun n noun
• a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver
Example sentence • People are increasingly dependent on their cellphones for information.
10 3 noun n noun
• one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
verb
• accompany as a chaperone
Example sentence • The school trip required several chaperones to accompany the students.
10 2 noun n noun
• the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
Example sentence • Her high cheekbones give her face a stunningly sculpted appearance.
12 3 noun n noun
• small quahog larger than a littleneck; eaten raw or cooked as in e.g. clams casino
Example sentence • I love eating cherrystones with garlic butter.
12 3 noun n noun
• rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads
Example sentence • The old town square is paved with cobblestones .
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