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.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
verb
• sieve so that it becomes the consistency of rice
6 2 noun n verb
• make a clean cut through
Example sentence • I ate two slices of pizza for lunch.
6 2 noun n noun
• aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
verb
• make more interesting or flavorful
Example sentence • I always add a variety of spices to my curry for added flavor.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • Smoking and excessive drinking are both vices that can be detrimental to one's health.
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.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
4 2 verb v noun
• a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine
Example sentence • He ices the cake with a smooth layer of frosting.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
Example sentence • They used splices to connect the wires together.
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) informal term for breeches
Example sentence • He rolled up his britches before wading into the river.
6 2 noun n noun
• an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example sentence • He amassed great riches during his successful business career.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • He had several scratches on his arms from playing with the cat.
7 3 noun n noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • Many computer viruses can infiltrate a system and cause significant damage.
7 2 noun n noun
• a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead
verb
• comb (hair) into a roach
Example sentence • I saw roaches crawling in the kitchen.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• lacking fine distinctions or detail
verb
• earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
Example sentence • The grosses for the new movie were record-breaking.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
Example sentence • The hunters tracked the grouses through the forest.
6 3 noun n noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • She had beautiful blue irises .
8 3 noun n noun
• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The zoo has a new exhibit featuring walruses from Alaska.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
Example sentence • The mathematician analyzed the matrices to solve the system of linear equations.
8 3 verb v verb
• be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Example sentence • One cup of flour suffices for this recipe.
7 2 noun n noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • She bought two new dresses for the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• German writer of novels and poetry and plays (born 1927)
Example sentence • The cows grazed on the lush green grasses .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of demanding notice or attention
verb
• exert pressure or force to or upon
Example sentence • He used the printing presses to produce copies of his new book.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Example sentence • The raffle offers a chance to win exciting prizes .
7 2 noun n noun
• An odd, puzzling or absurd person or thing.
verb
• To hoax; to chaff or mock with pretended seriousness of discourse; to make sport of, as by obscure questions.
Example sentence • She scored a perfect 100% on all her quizzes this semester.
5 2 verb v noun
• a growth in strength or number or importance
Example sentence • The sun rises in the east.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a just detectable amount
verb
• follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
Example sentence • The detective found traces of blood at the crime scene.
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.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alloy of copper and zinc
Example sentence • The brasses on the door handles were polished to a shine.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • She had several bruises on her legs from the fall.
9 3 verb v verb
• decrease in size, extent, or range
Example sentence • Regular exercise decreases the risk of heart disease.
9 3 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The constant rain depresses me.
9 3 verb v noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Example sentence • She expresses her feelings through painting.
11 3 noun n Example sentence • The Native American headdresses are adorned with feathers and beads.
10 3 noun n noun
• a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
Example sentence • The store had a wide selection of mattresses .
10 3 noun n noun
• an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
Example sentence • He had multiple mistresses throughout his life.
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.
10 3 verb v noun
• gradual improvement or growth or development
verb
• develop in a positive way
Example sentence • The construction work progresses at a steady pace.
6 2 verb v noun
• the amount a salary is increased
verb
• raise the level or amount of something
Example sentence • He raises his hand to ask a question.
7 1 verb v noun
• the limits within which something can be effective
verb
• reach a destination, either real or abstract
Example sentence • She reaches for the top shelf to grab a book.
12 3 noun n noun
• someone who makes or mends dresses
Example sentence • The seamstresses carefully stitched the intricate designs onto the wedding gown.
9 2 verb v noun
• a large and unbroken expanse or distance
adjective satellite
• having an elongated seating area
verb
• occupy a large, elongated area
Example sentence • She stretches her arms before starting her yoga practice.
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