8 3 noun n noun
• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Example sentence • He was charged with multiple criminal offenses .
8 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
verb
• reduce the estimated value of something
Example sentence • I need to keep track of my monthly expenses .
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of giving a false appearance
Example sentence • He invited her to dinner under false pretenses .
8 3 noun n noun
• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example sentence • The castle had strong defenses to protect against enemy attacks.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • He fences in his backyard to keep the dog from running away.
9 3 verb v verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The vending machine dispenses snacks.
6 2 noun n noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • He had to replace the lenses in his glasses.
8 2 noun n noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • The sciences are important for understanding the natural world.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • She had a series of unexplained absences from work.
11 4 noun n noun
• the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
Example sentence • The providences of nature are often unpredictable.
10 4 noun n noun
• any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Example sentence • The city's downtown area is filled with luxurious residences .
8 2 noun n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • Soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
8 3 noun n noun
• assets in the form of money
Example sentence • I need to review my finances before I make any major purchases.
8 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• being ahead of time or need
verb
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentence • Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine.
7 3 noun n noun
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example sentence • He carefully studied the nuances of the painting.
6 2 noun n adjective
• in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
noun
• a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
verb
• become stretched or tense or taut
Example sentence • There are three grammatical tenses in English: past, present, and future.
9 4 noun n noun
• serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
Example sentence • The genetic code determines the order of sequences in DNA.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a legal document giving official permission to do something
Example sentence • She applied for several licenses to start her own business.
12 4 noun n noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • Modern apartments are often equipped with various conveniences such as dishwashers and air conditioning.
9 3 noun n noun
• a request to be present
verb
• call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Example sentence • The police issued several summonses for parking violations.
7 1 noun n noun
• a long seat for more than one person
verb
• take out of a game; of players
Example sentence • The park was filled with people sitting on benches , enjoying the sunny day.
7 2 verb v noun
• the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • The basketball bounces up and down on the court.
10 2 verb v Example sentence • The company entrenches itself in the market by offering unique products.
8 2 verb v noun
• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
Example sentence • She flounces out of the room in a huff.
7 2 verb v verb
• throw a glance at; take a brief look at
Example sentence • She glances at her watch to check the time.
6 2 verb v noun
• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
verb
• move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
Example sentence • He lances the boil to release the pus.
6 2 verb v noun
• food chopped into small bits
verb
• make less severe or harsh
Example sentence • She carefully minces garlic for the pasta sauce.
7 2 verb v noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • The horse prances around the field.
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7 2 noun n noun
• a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
Example sentence • She bought a pair of beautiful sconces to hang on either side of the fireplace.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The two candidates took opposing stances on the issue of gun control.
7 1 noun n noun
• informal terms for a (young) woman
Example sentence • The pirates had a crew of 20 wenches .
8 1 noun n noun
• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
verb
• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Example sentence • He had a collection of wrenches in his toolbox.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
Example sentence • The children collected bunches of colorful balloons at the fair.
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
11 4 noun n noun
• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Example sentence • She was thrilled when she received multiple acceptances from different universities.
11 5 noun n noun
• the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
Example sentence • His allegiances lie with his family above all else.
9 4 noun n noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • The two countries formed military alliances to defend each other.
10 4 noun n noun
• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
verb
• put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example sentence • Kids should learn to manage their allowances wisely.
10 4 noun n noun
• a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
Example sentence • The ambulances rushed to the scene of the car accident.
9 3 verb v verb
• make known; make an announcement
Example sentence • The company announces a new product launch.
10 4 noun n noun
• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Example sentence • The constant buzzing of a fly is one of life's little annoyances .
10 4 noun n noun
• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Example sentence • I need to buy new appliances for my kitchen.
10 4 noun n noun
• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Example sentence • He gave me assurances that everything would be fine.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
verb
• bring into balance or equilibrium
Example sentence • I need to check my bank balances before making a purchase.
12 5 noun n Example sentence • The organization relies on the benevolences of generous donors.
11 4 noun n noun
• any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms
Example sentence • Many universities offer degree programs in biosciences .
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• combination of breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning
verb
• eat a meal in the late morning
Example sentence • We had delicious brunches at the café every Sunday.
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