8 2 noun n noun
• a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
verb
• shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning
Example sentence • He tripped and landed on his kneecaps .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
verb
• place in a confining or embarrassing position
Example sentence • He set up traps in his garden to catch mice.
7 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I'll call her again, perhaps she didn't hear me the first time.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
Example sentence • I threw the scraps from dinner into the compost bin.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
verb
• break down, literally or metaphorically
Example sentence • The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• expressions used when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot
Example sentence • He loves playing craps at the casino.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (military) signal to turn the lights out
Example sentence • He heard the sound of taps playing in the distance.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
verb
• make an opening or gap in
Example sentence • She filled the gaps in her knowledge by taking additional courses.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
verb
• make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
Example sentence • Could you please hand me the city maps for our road trip?
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
verb
• hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
Example sentence • He gave me a few slaps to wake me up.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of catching an object with the hands
verb
• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
Example sentence • I love eating sugar snaps as a healthy snack.
6 1 noun n noun
• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
Example sentence • He tightened the straps on his backpack before hiking.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
verb
• arrange or fold as a cover or protection
Example sentence • I love eating chicken wraps .
7 2 noun n noun
• cap that fits over the hub of a wheel
Example sentence • I bought new hubcaps for my car.
9 2 noun n noun
• rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head
Example sentence • He collected different types of skullcaps from around the world.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mistake resulting from inattention
verb
• pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
Example sentence • I apologize for the delay, I had a momentary lapse in judgment.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a failure to maintain a higher state
Example sentence • After a year of sobriety, he had a relapse and started drinking again.
8 1 noun n noun
• any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
Example sentence • I ordered a shot of schnapps at the bar.
10 2 noun n noun
• a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
verb
• help oneself, often through improvised means
Example sentence • He pulled himself up by his bootstraps and started his own business.
9 3 noun n noun
• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Example sentence • Some golf tournaments have different handicaps for men and women.
7 2 verb v verb
• take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
Example sentence • The villain kidnaps the princess and demands a ransom.
7 2 noun n noun
• an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
Example sentence • There were several mishaps during the performance, but the actors managed to carry on.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a tight-fitting headdress
Example sentence • I need to buy new caps for my water bottles.
8 3 verb v noun
• a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
verb
• coincide partially or wholly
Example sentence • The company's target market overlaps with that of its competitors.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
verb
• tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
Example sentence • The government obtained wiretaps on several suspected criminals.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj verb
• crack due to dehydration
Example sentence • He wore a pair of leather chaps while riding his motorcycle.
5 1 verb v noun
• a sudden very loud noise
verb
• put quickly or forcibly
Example sentence • She claps her hands in excitement.
6 2 verb v verb
• for time to move forward
Example sentence • An hour had elapsed before the doctor arrived.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
verb
• lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
Example sentence • She completed 10 laps around the track.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a period of time spent sleeping
Example sentence • After a long day of work, I like to take short naps to recharge.
4 1 verb v noun
• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
Example sentence • He raps along to his favorite songs.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
4 1 verb v noun
• informal terms for the mouth
verb
• bark in a high-pitched tone
Example sentence • The dog yaps loudly whenever someone passes by.
4 1 verb v noun
• a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
verb
• strike suddenly and with force
Example sentence • He zaps the popcorn in the microwave.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.
Example sentence • I have downloaded many apps on my phone.
7 1 noun n noun
• any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
Example sentence • I ordered a shot of schnaps at the bar.
7 3 noun n noun
• a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak)
Example sentence • The melting of the icecaps is causing the sea levels to rise.
9 3 noun n noun
• a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white
Example sentence • The whitecaps crashing against the rocks created a dramatic scene.
7 2 noun n noun
• the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle
Example sentence • The synapse is the point where two nerve cells meet.
10 3 noun n noun
• a collection of maps in book form
Example sentence • She studied the book of maps to plan her road trip.
10 2 verb v Example sentence • I like to shoot craps with my friends on the weekends.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The details of the new project are still under wraps .
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8 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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9 2
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9 2 noun n verb
• display excessive cordiality (towards)
Example sentence • After winning the championship, the team celebrated with backslaps and cheers.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He was wearing a t-shirt with backwraps .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small loaf or roll of soft bread
Example sentence • I bought some freshly baked baps from the bakery.
6 2 adverb adv
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7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels
Example sentence • I need to convert these vector graphics into bitmaps .
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