5 1 adjective adj adjective
• not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
noun
• the location of something surrounded by other things
adverb
• with a thick consistency
adjective satellite
• having component parts closely crowded together
Example sentence • She wore a thick coat to stay warm in the winter.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
verb
• cut slightly, with a razor
Example sentence • He received a small nick on his finger while chopping vegetables.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the person or thing chosen or selected
verb
• select carefully from a group
Example sentence • She found a beautiful seashell among the picks on the beach.
4 1 adjective adj adjective
• affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
adjective satellite
• feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
verb
• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example sentence • I am feeling sick and just want to stay in bed.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an implement consisting of a length of wood
verb
• put, fix, force, or implant
Example sentence • She used a stick to build a small fire.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a cunning or deceitful action or device
Example sentence • He performed a magic trick at the party.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• characteristic of or containing alcohol
noun
• a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
Example sentence • He was known as an alcoholic , constantly seen with a bottle in his hand.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
adjective satellite
• serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
Example sentence • The dove is a symbolic representation of peace.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• experiencing motion sickness
Example sentence • She felt carsick after the long drive.
8 2 noun n noun
• a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level
Example sentence • The mechanic checked the oil level in the car using a dipstick .
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• experiencing motion sickness
Example sentence • He felt seasick during the rough boat ride.
9 2 noun n noun
• pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
Example sentence • I used a toothpick to remove the food stuck between my teeth.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
adjective satellite
• persisting for a long time
Example sentence • She has been suffering from chronic back pain for years.
6 2 noun n noun
• a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
verb
• eat alfresco, in the open air
Example sentence • We had a lovely picnic in the park.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
verb
• To stop working (of an electronic device)
Example sentence • She built a wall with bricks.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• young bird especially of domestic fowl
Example sentence • The chick hatched from its egg and started chirping.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a short light metallic sound
verb
• move or strike with a noise
Example sentence • I heard a loud click when I turned on the light switch.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
verb
• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
Example sentence • He enjoyed the sweet lick of the ice cream.
8 2 noun n noun
• makeup that is used to color the lips
verb
• form by tracing with lipstick
Example sentence • She applied a bright red lipstick before going to the party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
Example sentence • We built a small rick of firewood to keep us warm during the winter.
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• made slick by e.g. ice or grease
Example sentence • The roads were slick after the rain.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a metallic tapping sound
verb
• make a clicking or ticking sound
Example sentence • I can't focus when I hear the clock ticking.
5 2 noun n noun
• acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
Example sentence • The baby had colic and cried uncontrollably for hours.
6 2 verb v noun
• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Example sentence • The children frolic in the park.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
Example sentence • She has a melodic voice that is pleasing to listen to.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• experiencing motion sickness
Example sentence • She felt airsick during the turbulent flight.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
Example sentence • He was known as a bootlick who would do anything to get ahead.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground
verb
• make the point after a touchdown with a dropkick
Example sentence • He performed a powerful dropkick on his opponent.
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She was heartsick after her beloved pet passed away.
10 2 noun n noun
• a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
Example sentence • I used a matchstick to light the candle.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of surfaces especially of cooking utensils) permitting easy removal of adherent food particles
Example sentence • I bought a nonstick frying pan for easy cooking.
5 1 verb v verb
• hit a glancing blow with the edge of the bat
Example sentence • He snicked the ball with his bat and it flew over the boundary for six.
6 2 verb v verb
• become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
Example sentence • She began to unpick the stitches on the torn garment.
9 2 noun n noun
• a measure or standard used for comparison
Example sentence • She used a yardstick to measure the length of the table.
8 2 verb v verb
• To pick or harvest by hand.
Example sentence • I handpicked the best flowers for the bouquet.
7 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • She used a nutpick to open the stubborn walnut shell.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • She carried a small pickwick bag with her wherever she went.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or involving the stomach
Example sentence • She experienced gastric discomfort after eating too much spicy food.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• based on the meter as a standard of measurement
noun
• a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
adjective satellite
• the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
Example sentence • The company uses various metrics to measure its performance.
8 2 noun n noun
• a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip
Example sentence • He fastened the baldrick tightly around his waist.
10 2 noun n Example sentence • She jumped on her broomstick and flew away.
9 2 noun n noun
• one of a pair of slender sticks used as oriental tableware to eat food with
Example sentence • I always use chopsticks when eating sushi.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• English biochemist who (with Watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (1916-2004)
verb
• twist (a body part) into a strained position
Example sentence • I have a crick in my neck from sleeping in an awkward position.
7 2 noun n noun
• a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
Example sentence • The oil rig was equipped with a massive derrick for lifting heavy equipment.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the lower joint of the leg of a fowl
Example sentence • I ate a delicious drumstick for dinner.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
Example sentence • I watched a romantic flick last night.
7 2 noun n noun
• a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
Example sentence • The company used a clever gimmick to attract customers.
4 1 noun n noun
• a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
adjective satellite
• awkwardly simple and provincial
Example sentence • He's just a hick from a small town.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • I feel homesick every time I am away from my family.
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