6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Example sentence • I have a valid excuse for being late.
4 1 noun n noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • I read the news online every morning.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I need to buy new shoes for my running routine.
5 1 adjective adj pronoun
• (interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
Example sentence • I don't know whose car that is.
5 1 noun n noun
• a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
Example sentence • I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • I use my phone to make calls.
11 4 noun n noun
• A musical instrument endemic to the Top End of Australia, consisting of a long hollowed-out log, which, when blown into, produces a low, deep mesmerising drone with sweeping rhythms
Example sentence • She played multiple didgeridoos during the concert.
7 2 verb v noun
• recovery or preservation from loss or danger
Example sentence • She rescues stray animals and finds them loving homes.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball
Example sentence • The baseball team's victory was due to the opposing team's miscues .
6 1 verb v verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • I will choose the blue shirt to wear today.
6 2 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • I refuse to discuss the matter any further.
7 2 noun n noun
• the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
Example sentence • She always tries different hairdos for special occasions.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of becoming mildewed
verb
• become moldy; spoil due to humidity
Example sentence • The mildews on the bathroom tiles were difficult to remove.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of various bog plants of the genus Drosera having leaves covered with sticky hairs that trap and digest insects; cosmopolitan in distribution
Example sentence • The garden is filled with sundews of different varieties.
4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• owed and payable immediately or on demand
noun
• that which is deserved or owed
adverb
• directly or exactly; straight
Example sentence • He paid his dues and became a full member of the club.
10 2 noun n noun
• a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
Example sentence • I enjoy playing horseshoes with my friends at the park.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • The doctor will transfuse blood into the patient to replace what he lost in the accident.
6 2 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
7 2 verb v verb
• mistake one thing for another
Example sentence • I'm sorry, your question confuses me.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ocean trip taken for pleasure
verb
• drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
Example sentence • We went on a Caribbean cruise last summer.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • I need to replace the blown fuse in the circuit.
12 3 verb v verb
• interpret in the wrong way
Example sentence • He often misconstrues my words and misinterprets my intentions.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
Example sentence • The grass sparkled with morning dews .
4 1 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I don't want to lose my keys again.
6 1 noun n noun
• someone who guards prisoners
verb
• have sexual intercourse with
Example sentence • I need to tighten the screws on my chair.
5 1 verb v verb
• expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
Example sentence • The volcano spews molten lava into the sky.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • There are many avenues to explore when it comes to career options.
5 1 noun n noun
• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example sentence • She has strong political views .
5 2 verb v verb
• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Example sentence • The clown's funny antics amused the children at the birthday party.
6 1 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 • He had a bruise on his leg from playing soccer.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove the triggering device from
Example sentence • The teacher was able to defuse the situation before it escalated.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• improper or excessive use
verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • The misuse of power can lead to corrupt practices.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the source of an artist's inspiration
verb
• reflect deeply on a subject
Example sentence • She was the artist's muse , inspiring his greatest works.
4 1 verb v noun
• any thick, viscous matter
verb
• pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
Example sentence • The sewage began to ooze out from the cracked pipe.
4 2 noun n noun
• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Example sentence • He used a ruse to distract the guards while he snuck into the building.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
verb
• sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Example sentence • I hit the snooze button and went back to sleep.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
verb
• cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
Example sentence • We had two barbecues over the weekend.
9 3 noun n noun
• meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
verb
• cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
Example sentence • We had two barbeques at the beach over the summer.
7 2 noun n noun
• a sculpture representing a human or animal
Example sentence • The city park is filled with beautiful statues of famous historical figures.
7 2 noun n noun
• part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
verb
• create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
Example sentence • She used tissues to wipe away her tears.
7 2 verb v adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
5 1
13 2 noun n Example sentence • Scientists have made several breakthroughs in the field of medicine.
9 3 noun
• bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
Example sentence • She planted feverfews in her garden to attract butterflies.
5 2 noun n noun
• a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
Example sentence • The business gurus advised the CEO on the best strategies for expansion.
10 3 noun n noun
• the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
verb
• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
Example sentence • I have two interviews scheduled for tomorrow.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
verb
• watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public
Example sentence • I watched some movie previews before the main feature.
9 2 noun n noun
• a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot
Example sentence • I borrowed a pair of snowshoes for our winter hike.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• one of a race of brutes resembling men but subject to the Houyhnhnms in a novel by Jonathan Swift
Example sentence • The zoo is home to a group of playful yahoos .
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