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.
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.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a region marking a boundary
verb
• border on; come close to
Example sentence • The wildflowers bloomed along the verges of the country road.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
Example sentence • She enjoys splurges on designer handbags.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • After years of decline, the economy resurges with a new wave of investments.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • The road diverges ahead, so be sure to follow the correct path.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• come out into view, as from concealment
Example sentence • The sun emerges from behind the clouds.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
12 4 noun
n
noun
• one who practices magic or sorcery
Example sentence • The ancient thaumaturges were highly respected in their community.
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.
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.
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.
9 3 verb
v
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Example sentence • Using soap and water absterges dirt from the skin.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• A partial or complete reversal of a previous merger.
Example sentence • The demergers of two large companies can greatly impact the market.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• To separate companies that were formerly combined; to reverse a merger.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body
Example sentence • He deterges his face every night to remove dirt and oil.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• To emerge again, to come into view after having hidden.
Example sentence • After months of hiding, the shy cat reemerges from under the bed.
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.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'
Example sentence • She does her homework every day.
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
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • My missus is an amazing cook.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
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 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.
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.
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
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.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He plunges into the deep pool without hesitation.
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.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
verb
• overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
Example sentence • We hiked through the steep gorges of the Grand Canyon.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a region in central Italy, with capital Ancona
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
Example sentence • She attaches the document to the email.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
verb
• shine brightly and intensively
Example sentence • He blazes a trail through the dense forest.
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 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
Example sentence • The firefighter grabbed the hoses and rushed to put out the fire.
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.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • She has been in showbiz for over 20 years.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • Soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• assets in the form of money
Example sentence • I need to review my finances before I make any major purchases.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example sentence • He amassed great riches during his successful business career.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
adjective satellite
• being ahead of time or need
verb
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentence • Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine.
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