8 2 noun
n
noun
• financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)
Example sentence • The paybacks for their actions were severe.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Example sentence • I have two backpacks for hiking and camping.
5 1 verb, noun
v, 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 • He backs his car out of the driveway.
5 2 verb
v
verb
• become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
Example sentence • I like to relax in the park on sunny days.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a line or route along which something travels or moves
verb
• carry on the feet and deposit
Example sentence • The hiker followed the tracks of a deer through the forest.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
Example sentence • The fullbacks played a crucial role in defending the opponent's attacks.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back
Example sentence • The company implemented some pullbacks to reduce expenses.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a large number or amount
Example sentence • The library has stacks of magazines for visitors to read.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a reduction in quantity or rate
Example sentence • The company announced that there will be cutbacks in staff to reduce expenses.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being a hindrance
Example sentence • One of the drawbacks of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
10 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 • I often experience flashbacks of my childhood when I visit my hometown.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
Example sentence • I need to exchange my greenbacks for euros before my trip to Europe.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
Example sentence • The halfbacks on the soccer team performed exceptionally well in the match.
9 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 government official was caught accepting kickbacks in exchange for awarding contracts.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Example sentence • The team experienced several setbacks during their project.
3 1 noun
n
noun
• (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
Example sentence • The pax on the flight were relieved when they landed safely.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The company agreed to increase employee wages but asked for givebacks in healthcare benefits.
10 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 decided to enter into leasebacks for some of its properties.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle
Example sentence • Scientists believe leatherbacks can dive to depths of 4,200 feet.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a book with paper covers
adjective satellite
• (of books) having a flexible binding
Example sentence • I prefer reading paperbacks over hardcovers.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• (football) the person who plays quarterback
Example sentence • Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes are both star quarterbacks in the NFL.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a mongrel hog with a thin body and long legs and a ridged back; a wild or semi-wild descendant of improved breeds; found chiefly in the southeastern United States
adjective satellite
• having a sharp narrow back
3 1 noun
n
noun
• street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
Example sentence • He reached the max level in the game.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of purchasing back something previously sold
Example sentence • The company announced today that it will be initiating a series of buybacks to boost shareholder value.
3 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
verb
• chop or split with an ax
Example sentence • He swung the axe with all his strength.
3 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
verb
• send something via a facsimile machine
Example sentence • I received the contract through fax .
3 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
Example sentence • He forgot to pay his income tax this year.
3 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
Example sentence • I need to buy some wax for my candle making project.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example sentence • He is known for his witty comebacks in a debate.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a large indefinite quantity
Example sentence • I bought three packs of instant noodles.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
Example sentence • The magician's acts amazed the audience.
6 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (used in the plural) pants for casual wear
Example sentence • She wore a pair of black slacks to the office.
7 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 city experienced a series of terrorist attacks last night.
6 1 noun
n
verb
• eat a snack; eat lightly
Example sentence • I always bring snacks when I go hiking.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent
Example sentence • You can use borax to make homemade slime.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
Example sentence • I need to clean my ears because there is a buildup of earwax .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed
Example sentence • The government imposed a surtax on luxury goods.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
Example sentence • The syntax of this programming language is very precise.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates
Example sentence • The medical clinic uses pacs to store and access patient X-rays.
3 1 adjective
adj
adjective
• pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')
adjective satellite
• lacking in rigor or strictness
Example sentence • He has a lax attitude towards his responsibilities.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object
Example sentence • The photographer used parallax to capture a unique perspective of the city skyline.
3 1 noun
n
noun
• a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
Example sentence • The sax player gave a captivating performance on stage.
10 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He backtracks on his previous statement and apologizes for his mistake.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
Example sentence • I love eating fluffy flapjacks topped with maple syrup.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• a small inexpensive mass-produced article
Example sentence • She loved collecting knickknacks and had shelves full of them.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito
Example sentence • The skipjacks are small, shallow-draft boats used for oyster dredging.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
Example sentence • The teacher presented the scientific facts during the class.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The workers carried the harvested potatoes in heavy gunnysacks .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a course over which races are run
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
Example sentence • The city skyline was filled with towering smokestacks .
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