9 2 noun n noun
• gossip spread by spoken communication
Example sentence • I heard on the grapevine that they're getting married.
8 2 noun n noun
• the point in time at which something must be completed
Example sentence • The deadline for submitting the project is tomorrow.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • The coastline of California stretches for over 840 miles.
8 2 noun n noun
• the heading or caption of a newspaper article
verb
• publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
Example sentence • The headline of the newspaper screamed about the latest scandal.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• change toward something smaller or lower
Example sentence • The decline in sales has affected the company's profits.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
verb
• have or possess in combination
Example sentence • I prefer the combine over the tractor for harvesting.
4 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles
noun
• money extracted as a penalty
adverb
• an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
adjective satellite
• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
verb
• record a fine as a penalty in a police record
Example sentence • He had to pay a $100 fine for speeding.
7 2 noun n noun
• a hose that carries air under pressure
Example sentence • The airline canceled my flight due to bad weather.
8 2 noun n noun
• a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live
Example sentence • The doctor used a defibrillator as a lifeline to save the patient's life.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
Example sentence • I prefer to shop online rather than going to the store.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field
verb
• remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position
Example sentence • The coach decided to sideline the star player for the next game.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
verb
• make or work out a plan for; devise
Example sentence • The design of the building incorporates innovative eco-friendly features.
8 2 noun n noun
• an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared
Example sentence • We need to establish a baseline before we can measure any improvements.
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pickles were soaked in a brine solution.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws
Example sentence • The feline licked its paws and groomed itself.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an elevated geological formation
verb
• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Example sentence • The road has a slight incline that makes it difficult to bike uphill.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formation of people or things one beside another
verb
• be in line with; form a line along
Example sentence • Please wait in line for your turn.
9 2 noun n noun
• a boundary line between land and water
Example sentence • The shoreline was dotted with seashells and pebbles.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I love waking up to the warm sunshine in the morning.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
verb
• get from the earth by excavation
Example sentence • The coal mine was closed due to safety concerns.
4 1 noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
adjective satellite
• denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten
9 3 noun n noun
• a card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day
Example sentence • Will you be my valentine this year?
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• fermented juice (of grapes especially)
Example sentence • I love to enjoy a glass of red wine with my steak.
5 2 verb v verb
• place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
Example sentence • Please align the text to the left margin.
9 2 noun n noun
• the hereditary derivation of an individual
Example sentence • He is proud of his noble bloodline .
9 2 noun n noun
• a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
Example sentence • The company provided a set of guidelines for writing the report.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • He has a receding hairline .
7 2 noun n noun
• a telefone line that provides direct and prompt information or advice to the caller in relation to a specific subject
Example sentence • She called the hotline to report a lost wallet.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the line that appears to bound an object
verb
• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
Example sentence • She quickly sketched an outline of her design on paper.
7 2 noun n noun
• the outline of objects seen against the sky
Example sentence • The Manhattan skyline is famous for its towering skyscrapers.
9 2 noun n noun
• the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
Example sentence • She wore a dress that cinched at the waistline .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
adjective satellite
• used of the language of the deaf
verb
• mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
Example sentence • The sign on the door said 'Closed'.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to the Alps and their inhabitants
adjective satellite
• living or growing above the timber line
Example sentence • I love to go skiing in the alpine .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a line that indicates a boundary
adjective satellite
• of questionable or minimal quality
Example sentence • He is a borderline between being introverted and extroverted.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle)
noun
• any of various members of the genus Bos
adjective satellite
• dull and slow-moving and stolid; like an ox
Example sentence • The cows were grazing peacefully in the bovine field.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to a pointed conical tooth
noun
• one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
Example sentence • My neighbor has a beautiful canine that loves to run in the park.
7 2 noun n noun
• a variable color averaging a vivid red
adjective satellite
• of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful carmine dress to the party.
8 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian
verb
• mark with a date and place
Example sentence • The dateline on the article indicated it was written last week.
6 3 noun n noun
• a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
Example sentence • Seafood, such as tuna and shrimp, is a good source of iodine .
9 2 noun n verb
• distill (alcohol) illegally; produce moonshine
Example sentence • They were caught making moonshine in their backyard.
7 2 noun n noun
• a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy
Example sentence • The bitter taste of tonic water comes from quinine .
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing
Example sentence • He gave his shoes a quick shoeshine before heading out the door.
10 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant
Example sentence • The poison control center received a case of strychnine poisoning.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
verb
• give extra weight to (a communication)
Example sentence • The underline beneath the text indicates a hyperlink.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• not fake or counterfeit
adjective satellite
• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
Example sentence • She has a genuine smile that lights up the room.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extremely silly or stupid
Example sentence • His asinine behavior at the party embarrassed everyone.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Byzantium or of the Byzantine Empire
adjective satellite
• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
Example sentence • The byzantine architecture of the cathedral mesmerized the tourists.
9 3 noun n noun
• a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains
Example sentence • The columbine flowers in my garden are in full bloom.
9 3 noun n noun
• a woman who cohabits with an important man
Example sentence • In some cultures, a concubine was considered a lesser status than a wife.
6 2 verb v verb
• determine the essential quality of
Example sentence • Please define the word "apple".
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