4 1 noun n noun
• a hypothetical subatomic particle of large mass that interacts weakly with ordinary matter through gravitation; postulated as a constituent of the dark matter of the universe
Example sentence • He always avoids conflict and is considered a wimp .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• make ridges into by pinching together
Example sentence • I need to buy a crimp for my hair.
6 1 noun n noun
• disparaging terms for small people
Example sentence • I ordered a plate of grilled shrimp .
5 1 verb v verb
• dress or groom with elaborate care
Example sentence • She spent hours in front of the mirror, primping her hair.
4 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
verb
• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
Example sentence • He walked with a limp after injuring his leg.
5 1 noun n noun
• intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
Example sentence • The chimp swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
5 1 noun n noun
• a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
Example sentence • The blimp floated gracefully in the sky.
3 1 noun n noun
• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Example sentence • The mischievous imp hid my keys again.
5 1 verb v verb
• work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Example sentence • I always skimp on breakfast because I'm always in a rush.
11 3 noun n Example sentence • The hatching of brine shrimp can be easily observed under a microscope.
11 2 noun n noun
• small freshwater branchiopod having a transparent body with many appendages; swims on its back
Example sentence • The fairy shrimp lay their eggs in the mud at the bottom of the pond.
12 2 noun n noun
• tropical marine burrowing crustaceans with large grasping appendages
Example sentence • The mantis shrimp is known for its powerful claws.
12 3 noun
• tiny marine and freshwater crustaceans with a shrimp-like body enclosed in a bivalve shell
Example sentence • The mussel shrimp is a small crustacean that lives in freshwater environments.
12 3 noun n noun
• small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae
Example sentence • The pistol shrimp uses its enlarged claw to generate a powerful snapping sound.
10 2 noun n noun
• tiny marine and freshwater crustaceans with a shrimp-like body enclosed in a bivalve shell
Example sentence • The population of seed shrimp has significantly decreased due to pollution in the lake.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone who has won first place in a competition
verb
• chafe at the bit, like horses
Example sentence • He was hailed as the new champ after winning the boxing match.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Example sentence • I need to buy some stamps to mail these letters.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
verb
• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
Example sentence • He walked with a noticeable gimp after spraining his ankle.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
verb
• fasten or fix with a clamp
Example sentence • He used a clamp to secure the wood pieces together.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Example sentence • I woke up in the night with a terrible cramp in my leg.
12 2 noun n noun
• any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low)
4 1 adjective adj
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4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A simple person lacking common sense; a fool or simpleton.
verb
• To melancholically reminisce; to recall once fond memories now tinged with sadness, especially regarding a former lover.
adjective
• Made more simple; having its complexity reduced.
Example sentence • He is such a simp for her, always doing whatever she asks.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Example sentence • She dressed up as a vampire for Halloween and wore fake blood on her lips to complete the vamp look.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
adjective satellite
• providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities
verb
• live in or as if in a tent
Example sentence • We pitched our tent at the camp near the lake.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • He was known as the superpimp of the city, with multiple luxury cars and a lavish lifestyle.
4 1 noun n noun
• an artificial source of visible illumination
Example sentence • I need to buy a new lamp for my bedroom.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit
Example sentence • She wore a lace guimpe with her Sunday dress.
4 1 adjective adj verb
• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Example sentence • I hung my damp clothes up to dry.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an inclined surface connecting two levels
verb
• behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
Example sentence • The skateboarder performed a trick on the ramp .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• one who is playfully mischievous
verb
• perform hastily and carelessly
Example sentence • Watch out for that scamp , he's always up to mischief.
3 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Example sentence • He played his guitar through a vintage amp .
4 1 verb v noun
• a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
Example sentence • He carefully tamped down the soil to create a firm foundation for the plants.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The soldiers were ordered to decamp and retreat from the battlefield.
6 2 verb v verb
• live in or as if in a tent
Example sentence • The soldiers decided to encamp near the river for the night.
8 2 noun n noun
• a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
Example sentence • Miners must be cautious of the presence of firedamp in the coal mine.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• to patch up or renovate; repair or restore
Example sentence • The revamp of our website improved user experience.
7 2 noun n noun
• a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments
Example sentence • I use a sunlamp to mitigate the effects of seasonal depression.
9 2 noun n noun
• A kind of lamp that uses an electric current to start powder burning and produce a brief sudden burst of bright light. It was formerly used in flash photography.
Example sentence • The photographer used a flashlamp to illuminate the subject.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He restamps his collection of rare stamps to increase their value.
10 2 noun n noun
• A lamp that illuminates a street or sidewalk.
Example sentence • The streetlamp flickered on as the sun set.
4 1 noun n noun
• colloquial terms for an umbrella
Example sentence • She pulled out her gamp as soon as it started to rain.
5 1 noun n Example sentence • My gramp always tells the best stories.
4 1 noun n noun
• An article of food consisting of coarse ground maize, or a porridge made from it.
Example sentence • I tasted a spoonful of samp and it was delicious.
5 2 verb v noun
• a unit of current equal to 10 amperes
9 3 noun n noun
• a toxic mixture of gases (including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and nitrogen) after an explosion of firedamp in a mine
Example sentence • The miners were exposed to afterdamp after the explosion.
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