9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
verb
• come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
8 2 noun n noun
• a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
Example sentence • The bonfires illuminated the beach during the summer festival.
9 2 noun n noun
• a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
Example sentence • The campfires lit up the dark forest.
7 2 noun n noun
• an official at a baseball game
verb
• be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
Example sentence • The umpires made a controversial call that upset the fans.
9 2 noun n noun
• a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
Example sentence • The wildfires in California destroyed thousands of acres of land.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I need to write a few letters before I go to bed.
7 2 noun n noun
• an illegal daily lottery
Example sentence • She won the lottery with the lucky numbers 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Example sentence • She carefully papers the walls with floral wallpaper.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
Example sentence • They use high-quality amplifiers in their sound system.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Many people take vitamin pills as fortifiers for their daily diet.
10 3 noun n noun
• a person of great ability and ambition
Example sentence • The highfliers of the company were rewarded with a promotion.
11 5 noun n noun
• an appliance designed to add moisture to the air in a building
Example sentence • I bought two humidifiers for my bedroom and living room.
10 4 noun n noun
• a scientific instrument that magnifies an image
Example sentence • She uses magnifiers to read small print.
9 4 noun n noun
• someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
Example sentence • The occupiers of the building were protesting against unfair working conditions.
4 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book on the shelf is ours .
9 4 noun n noun
• someone who tries to bring peace
Example sentence • She used pacifiers to soothe her crying baby.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an apparatus for removing impurities
Example sentence • I bought two air purifiers for my new apartment.
10 4 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition
Example sentence • The team's poor performance in the qualifiers cost them a spot in the final tournament.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current
Example sentence • Many electronic devices, such as televisions and computers, require rectifiers in their power supplies.
5 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to you (singular); the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• hoop that covers a wheel
verb
• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
Example sentence • I need to replace the tires on my car.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States poet (1869-1950)
Example sentence • The masters of the house are away on vacation.
8 2 noun n noun
• a person's partner in marriage
Example sentence • John and Mary are business partners .
7 2 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
verb
• feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Example sentence • His desires often conflict with his responsibilities.
5 1 verb v noun
• the event of something burning (often destructive)
Example sentence • He fires his gun at the target.
5 1 noun n noun
• ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
verb
• provide with electrical circuits
Example sentence • The electrician is working on repairing the wires in the house.
8 2 noun n noun
• English architect (1723-1796)
Example sentence • The lawyer entered the chambers to meet with the judge.
8 2 noun n noun
• shop where dry cleaning is done
Example sentence • I need to buy some cleaners for the kitchen.
6 2 noun n noun
• a flag that shows its nationality
Example sentence • I love the vibrant colors of fall foliage.
7 2 noun n noun
• a distinguishing emblem
Example sentence • I love the vibrant colours of the sunset.
8 2 noun n adjective satellite
• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
Example sentence • I love to eat crackers with cheese.
7 2 noun n noun
• the body of people who lead a group
Example sentence • The leaders of the company met to discuss the new project.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Good manners are essential when meeting new people.
8 2 noun n noun
• housing available for people to live in
Example sentence • He lives in the military quarters .
8 2 noun n noun
• an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
Example sentence • She used the scissors to cut the paper.
6 2 noun n noun
• a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel
Example sentence • I saw three tigers at the zoo.
8 2 noun n noun
• (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
Example sentence • He put on a pair of black trousers for the formal event.
7 2 noun n noun
• the audience reached by television
Example sentence • The television show had millions of viewers tuning in each week.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion
Example sentence • The boat sailed smoothly on calm waters .
6 2 verb v noun
• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
verb
• provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Example sentence • She covers her books with colorful paper.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of gracious kindness
Example sentence • She's always asking for favors but never does anything in return.
8 2 noun n noun
• branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds
verb
• join tongue and groove, in carpentry
Example sentence • The bird had beautiful colorful feathers .
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A female person or animal.
pronoun
• That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book belongs to hers .
8 2 noun n noun
• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
verb
• determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Example sentence • The government has implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
Example sentence • The Yangtze River is one of the longest rivers in Asia.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
verb
• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
Example sentence • They're forecasting scattered showers for tomorrow.
8 2 noun n noun
• a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of sneakers for my gym workouts.
5 3 noun n noun
• extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
Example sentence • The farm consists of 50 acres of land.
9 3 noun n noun
• a group of followers or enthusiasts
Example sentence • She has a huge number of followers on social media.
12 3 noun n noun
• (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
Example sentence • The company's headquarters is located in New York City.
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