7 2 verb
v
verb
• provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Example sentence • The aroma of freshly baked bread enticed customers into the bakery.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
Example sentence • The decision was based on thorough research and analysis.
4 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine
Example sentence • I ordered an iced coffee from the café.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• a person who is being chased
Example sentence • The dog chased its own tail.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• too costly for the value
Example sentence • The designer handbag was overpriced , but I bought it anyway.
6 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • She ordered a sliced turkey sandwich from the deli.
5 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
Example sentence • I ordered a salad with diced tomatoes.
5 1
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Example sentence • He viced the two pieces of wood together to create a strong joint.
8 2 adjective
adj
noun
• a long narrow depression in a surface
Example sentence • The creviced rocks provided ample hiding places for small animals.
8 2
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Example sentence • The priest held up the chaliced cup during the communion service.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• To manage (a wooded area) sustainably, as a coppice, by periodically cutting back woody plants to promote new growth.
Example sentence • The land was historically used for coppiced wood production.
8 2 adjective
adj
noun
• a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
5 1 verb
v
noun
• grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
verb
• sieve so that it becomes the consistency of rice
Example sentence • I riced the potatoes before cooking them.
7 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
Example sentence • He spliced the wires together to create a new electrical connection.
6 1 verb
v
noun
• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
Example sentence • He triced up his suitcase before leaving for the trip.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
verb
• have flavor; taste of something
Example sentence • I have a sweet taste in my mouth after eating the cake.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
adjective satellite
• located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
verb
• spend thoughtlessly; throw away
Example sentence • He threw the plastic bottle in the waste bin.
5 1 verb
v
adjective
• having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
Example sentence • She faced the camera and smiled.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
Example sentence • She completed the task in haste .
6 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• situated in a particular spot or position
Example sentence • The books were neatly placed on the shelf.
5 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
Example sentence • She wore a belt around her waist to cinch her dress.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
Example sentence • I replaced the broken lightbulb with a new one.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
verb
• cover with liquid before cooking
Example sentence • She basted the turkey with butter before putting it in the oven.
6 1 adjective
adj
adjective
• morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
adjective satellite
• pure and simple in design or style
Example sentence • She maintained a chaste lifestyle, abstaining from alcohol and casual relationships.
7 2 verb
v
adjective satellite
• covered or protected with or as if with a case
Example sentence • The precious necklace was encased in a velvet box.
5 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• edged or streaked with color
Example sentence • She wore a laced dress to the party.
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• put in the wrong place or position
Example sentence • She found her misplaced keys in her coat pocket.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
verb
• join or attach with or as if with glue
Example sentence • She spread the paste on the bread to make a sandwich.
6 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form
Example sentence • The letters on the sign were evenly spaced .
9 2 adjective
adj
verb
• cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Example sentence • The displaced families were provided with temporary shelter.
8 2 verb
v
noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
verb
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example sentence • She embraced her friend in a warm hug.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
verb
• walk with slow or fast paces
Example sentence • He paced back and forth in the waiting room.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog
Example sentence • I saw a cute little feist running around the park.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an afterimage of a taste
Example sentence • The wine leaves a bitter aftertaste .
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• with no effort to conceal
Example sentence • He had the barefaced audacity to lie straight to my face.
6 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
Example sentence • He wore a braced back brace to support his injured spine.
5 2 verb
v
adjective satellite
• covered or protected with or as if with a case
Example sentence • The detective cased the area before the crime scene was cleaned up.
7 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The debased currency was virtually worthless.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of intense dislike
Example sentence • She made a face of distaste when she tasted the bitter medicine.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• an early limited awareness of something yet to occur
Example sentence • He took a small bite of the cake, savoring the delicious foretaste .
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
Example sentence • He's such a pantywaist , always complaining about everything.
10 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extremely modest or shy
Example sentence • He stood before his parents, shamefaced and remorseful.
13 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • Her parents were strict and straightlaced .
11 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • He comes from a straitlaced family that values tradition and decorum.
8 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective satellite
• without braces or props
Example sentence • He unbraced the ladder before climbing up.
8 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She was known for her unchaste behavior, often seen flirting with multiple men at once.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• a typeface with thick heavy lines
Example sentence • She wrote her name in boldfaced letters on the document.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• mar or spoil the appearance of
Example sentence • The defaced painting was no longer recognizable.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• remove completely from recognition or memory
Example sentence • She effaced the portrait from the wall.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
Example sentence • She interfaced with the team to gather their feedback on the project.
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