8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• (originally Ireland) To ruin or destroy.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Archeologists discovered ancient handaxes in the excavation site.
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6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • She studied various praxes of yoga to deepen her practice.
7 3 verb v verb
• become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
Example sentence • He relaxes by taking long walks on the beach.
8 3 noun n noun
• any shrub or small tree of the genus Styrax having fragrant bell-shaped flowers that hang below the dark green foliage
Example sentence • One species of styraxes , Styrax officinalis, is known for its aromatic resin that is used in perfumes and incense.
8 3 noun n noun
• the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
Example sentence • The thoraxes of insects are composed of several segments.
10 3 noun n noun
• common European perennial having showy yellow and orange flowers; a naturalized weed in North America
Example sentence • I spotted colorful toadflaxes growing near the riverbank.
8 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The new geotaxes on imported products will increase the prices for consumers.
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Example sentence • The author's use of hypotaxes in his writing enhanced the complexity of the narrative.
9 4 noun n noun
• In decision theory, game theory, etc. a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
verb
• To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.
Example sentence • The player used a series of minimaxes to outmaneuver his opponent.
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Example sentence • The study of phyllotaxes helps understand the growth patterns in plants.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the prevention of disease
Example sentence • Dentists often recommend prophylaxes as part of regular dental cleanings.
11 4 noun n noun
• the anterior part of an insect's thorax; bears the first pair of legs
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Example sentence • Fish use rheotaxes to swim against the current.
9 4 noun n Example sentence • I need to send some telefaxes to our clients.
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Example sentence • The government collects telotaxes to generate revenue.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
verb
• fell with or as if with a poleax
Example sentence • The museum displayed a collection of ancient poleaxes used in medieval battles.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Some bacteria exhibit positive phototaxies , moving towards a light source.
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Example sentence • Passengers must pay aerotaxes when purchasing tickets for international travel.
9 3 noun n noun
• a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people
Example sentence • Multiple anthraxes outbreaks have been reported in different regions of the country.
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Example sentence • The epitaxes of the two crystals were distinct.
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Example sentence • The heliotaxes in the greenhouse automatically adjust the angle of the solar panels.
10 5 noun n noun
• an odorous gum resin formerly used in medicines
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Example sentence • The congregation was encouraged to adhere to the orthopraxes of their faith.
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Example sentence • There are currently over 40 supermaxes in the United States.
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
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
4 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • She took a step backseys and bumped into the wall.
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 noun n noun
• a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
Example sentence • The miners used pickaxes to break through the hard rock.
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.
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