8 2 noun n noun
• An insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.
Example sentence • He is known for his witty putdowns .
9 2 noun n noun
• The act of reduction or depletion.
Example sentence • Investors experienced significant drawdowns during the stock market crash.
9 2 noun n noun
• A reduction in price in order to stimulate sales.
Example sentence • She found great markdowns on designer clothes at the end-of-season sale.
5 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• being or moving lower in position or less in some value
adverb
• spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
adjective satellite
• extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
Example sentence • He experienced some ups and downs in his career.
10 2 noun n noun
• counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
Example sentence • The countdowns to New Year's Eve are always exciting.
10 2 noun n noun
• a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
Example sentence • He scored three touchdowns in the game.
10 2 noun n noun
• the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
Example sentence • The company experienced several breakdowns in their production process.
10 2 noun n noun
• severely repressive actions
Example sentence • The government has implemented stricter crackdowns on drug trafficking.
9 2 noun n noun
• a hostile disagreement face-to-face
Example sentence • The playoffs will feature several intense showdowns between top-ranked teams.
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of slowing down or falling behind
Example sentence • The factory workers went on strike, causing significant slowdowns in production.
10 3 noun n noun
• termination of operations
Example sentence • The closedowns of small businesses have been devastating for the local economy.
10 3 verb, noun v, n adjective
• intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
noun
• initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
Example sentence • The police conducted a series of shakedowns to search for weapons.
7 1 noun n noun
• your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
Example sentence • He walked around the school grounds .
9 3 noun n noun
• the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence
Example sentence • Many people feel a sense of nostalgia when they visit their hometowns .
11 3 noun n noun
• a city district inhabited by people living in huts and shanties
Example sentence • Many people in developing countries live in shantytowns .
6 1 noun n noun
• an orange of low brightness and saturation
adjective satellite
• of a color similar to that of wood or earth
verb
• fry in a pan until it changes color
Example sentence • She prefers her fries to be crispy and golden browns .
6 1 noun n Example sentence • The clowns performed a hilarious comedy skit at the circus.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
verb
• invest with regal power; enthrone
Example sentence • In ancient times, crowns were symbols of power and authority.
9 2 noun n noun
• The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
Example sentence • The downtowns of major cities are usually bustling with activity.
6 1 verb v verb
• cover completely or make imperceptible
Example sentence • He drowns his sorrows in alcohol every night.
6 1 verb v noun
• a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
verb
• look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Example sentence • She frowns when she's angry.
5 1 noun n noun
• a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
Example sentence • The fashion show featured a collection of stunning evening gowns .
5 1 noun n noun
• an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
Example sentence • There are many historic towns in Europe.
5 1 noun n noun
• a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
Example sentence • English has many irregular nouns .
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972)
verb
• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
Example sentence • I need to lose a few pounds before the summer.
6 1 noun n adjective
• having the shape or form of a circle
noun
• a charge of ammunition for a single shot
adverb
• from beginning to end; throughout
adjective satellite
• (of sounds) full and rich
verb
• wind around; move along a circular course
Example sentence • He made five rounds around the track.
6 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• financially secure and safe
noun
• the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
adjective satellite
• exercising or showing good judgment
verb
• appear in a certain way
Example sentence • I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping outside my window.
14 3 noun n noun
• a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Louisville; site of the Kentucky Derby
11 2 noun n noun
• an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes
Example sentence • Children enjoy playing on the swings at playgrounds .
6 1 noun n noun
• United States physicist who developed the laser and maser principles for producing high-intensity radiation (1915-)
Example sentence • The townes in this area are known for their historic architecture.
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Example sentence • In the 18th century, bedgowns were commonly worn by women as informal indoor clothing.
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Example sentence • During the gold rush, many boomtowns were established in California.
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Example sentence • His constant bringdowns were affecting his friends' self-esteem.
7 2 noun n noun
• (in India and Malaysia) a warehouse
Example sentence • The company has several godowns across the city for storing its products.
8 2 noun n noun
• A type of American folk or square dance.
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9 2 noun n noun
• the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot)
Example sentence • Many businesses had to close during the strict lockdowns .
9 2 noun n noun
• similar to moonfish but with eyes high on the truncated forehead
Example sentence • The lookdowns in the aquarium were swimming gracefully.
9 2 noun n noun
• severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
Example sentence • She had frequent meltdowns whenever she couldn't find her phone.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• Any match that is part of a playoff.
Example sentence • The team advanced to the playdowns after winning the regional championships.
9 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • He does pushdowns every day at the gym to strengthen his triceps.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposes
Example sentence • The spa offers various types of rubdowns , including Swedish and deep tissue massages.
10 2 noun n noun
• The shooting down of an aircraft, satellite, etc.
Example sentence • The military reported three shootdowns of enemy aircraft during the battle.
10 2 noun n noun
• a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly
Example sentence • The elementary school hosted a spelling bee followed by spelldowns for the top two contestants.
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• a landing of a spacecraft in the sea at the end of a space flight
Example sentence • The astronauts safely landed on the ocean after their splashdowns .
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of refusing an offer
Example sentence • He received numerous turndowns before finally getting a job offer.
7 2 noun n noun
• The residential part of a city, away from the commercial center
Example sentence • I love wearing my uptowns to parties.
10 3 noun n noun
• a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider
Example sentence • The eiderdowns on the beds were so soft and cozy.
10 3 noun n noun
• The part of an endpaper that is pasted to a book's cover
Example sentence • He carefully removed the old pastedowns from the book.
12 3 noun n noun
• pappus of a thistle consisting of silky featherlike hairs attached to the seed-like fruit of a thistle
Example sentence • They walked on the thistledowns , careful not to crush them.
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