11 3 noun n noun
• (football) the person who plays quarterback
Example sentence • The quarterback threw a touchdown pass.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a book with paper covers
adjective satellite
• (of books) having a flexible binding
Example sentence • I prefer paperback books because they are more portable.
10 3 noun n noun
• a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers
Example sentence • The cornerback intercepted the pass and returned it for a touchdown.
11 3 noun n noun
• wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle
Example sentence • The leatherback is the largest of all sea turtles.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example sentence • His comeback to the insult was clever and unexpected.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Example sentence • I packed my lunch in my backpack .
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• related to or located at the back
noun
• the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
adverb
• in or to or toward a former location
adjective satellite
• located at or near the back of an animal
Example sentence • I have a pain in my back .
8 2 noun n noun
• the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
Example sentence • I appreciate the feedback you gave me on my presentation.
9 2 noun n noun
• a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story
Example sentence • The movie used flashbacks to tell the character's backstory.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a line or route along which something travels or moves
verb
• carry on the feet and deposit
Example sentence • The athletes raced around the track .
10 3 noun n noun
• a person who fells trees
Example sentence • The lumberjack chopped down a tall pine tree.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large indefinite quantity
Example sentence • I need to buy a pack of pencils for school.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets
verb
• exert pressure on someone through threats
Example sentence • I won $100 playing blackjack at the casino last night.
8 2 noun n noun
• to break off a military action with an enemy
Example sentence • When the original plan failed, we had to resort to our fallback option.
9 2 adverb, noun adv, n Example sentence • She enjoyed riding on horseback through the forest.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
Example sentence • The hunchback crouched in the corner of the room.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the bush country of the interior of Australia
adjective satellite
• inaccessible and sparsely populated
Example sentence • The family went camping in the outback for their summer vacation.
9 2 noun n noun
• a course over which races are run
Example sentence • The horses thundered down the racetrack , chasing victory.
7 2 noun n noun
• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Example sentence • The company experienced a major setback when their main supplier went out of business.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• one who works hard at boring tasks
verb
• cut with a hacking tool
Example sentence • I used a simple hack to fix the issue.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)
Example sentence • He vowed to get payback for the betrayal.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• eat a snack; eat lightly
Example sentence • I always carry a snack in my bag when I go out.
7 2 noun n noun
• a reduction in quantity or rate
Example sentence • The company made a cutback in the number of employees to reduce costs.
9 2 noun n noun
• a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
Example sentence • I gave him a greenback for the coffee.
8 2 noun n noun
• (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
Example sentence • The halfback made a great pass to his teammate.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
adjective satellite
• having a hard back or cover
Example sentence • I prefer reading hardbacks over paperbacks.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back
Example sentence • The military announced a temporary pullback of their troops from the border area.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
Example sentence • The rollback of prices caused an uproar among consumers.
9 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• make a comment, usually ironic
Example sentence • He always has a wisecrack ready for any situation.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• A system in broadcasting and recording studios that enables the director to communicate with others during performance.
Example sentence • I always appreciate talkback from my readers.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
verb
• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Example sentence • The army launched a surprise attack on the enemy base.
5 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
adjective satellite
• marked by anger or resentment or hostility
Example sentence • I bought a new black dress for the party.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being a hindrance
Example sentence • One drawback of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
8 2 noun n noun
• (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
Example sentence • The fullback made a crucial tackle to prevent a touchdown.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a man who serves as a sailor
verb
• lift with a special device
Example sentence • I need to borrow a jack to change the flat tire.
8 2 noun n noun
• a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction
Example sentence • The politician was accused of accepting a kickback in exchange for awarding a government contract.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of carrying something piggyback
verb
• ride on someone's shoulders or back
Example sentence • She gave her little brother a piggyback ride around the park.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of reproducing recorded sound
Example sentence • I accidentally pressed the playback button and the movie started from the beginning.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He is a maniac when it comes to cleaning.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove from its packing
Example sentence • Please unpack your suitcase when you arrive at the hotel.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
Example sentence • I applied a coat of shellac to the wooden table to protect it from water damage.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • We need to backtrack and find the right turn we missed.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
verb
• take arbitrarily or by force
Example sentence • The hijack of the airplane lasted for several hours.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Example sentence • I packed my rucksack with clothes for the weekend trip.
8 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The company organized a charity event as a giveback to the community.
9 3 noun n noun
• A property transaction where a party sells something, then leases it from the purchaser. The seller is released from tax, depreciation, and maintenance costs, and the buyer is guaranteed an income from the property.https//web.archive.org/web/20070827183530/http://www.bartleby.com/61/15/L0091500.html
Example sentence • The company entered into a leaseback agreement to sell and then rent back the property.
3 1 noun n noun
• committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of purchasing back something previously sold
Example sentence • The company announced a $5 billion buyback program to repurchase its own shares.
13 4 noun n noun
• an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
Example sentence • The team launched a successful counterattack in the last minutes of the game.
9 2 noun n noun
• a car having a hatchback door
Example sentence • I bought a new hatchback car.
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