5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second
verb
• be motionless, in suspension
Example sentence • She walked with grace and poise .
5 1 noun
n
noun
• sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Example sentence • The loud noise from the traffic woke me up.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• equality of distribution
Example sentence • The tightrope walker maintained equipoise as he balanced on the thin wire.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
Example sentence • Fire destroys houses and buildings.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• the emotion of great happiness
Example sentence • The joys of childhood are often forgotten in adulthood.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
Example sentence • I wore my favorite pair of corduroys to the party.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a weight that balances another weight
verb
• constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
Example sentence • The counterpoise of the equation is equality.
5 1 verb
v
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Example sentence • He used a pulley to hoise the heavy box to the second floor.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
Example sentence • He enjoys playing basketball.
9 3 adjective
adj
noun
• A sound wave, of the same amplitude but of opposite phase to that of an unwanted sound, that can neutralize the unwanted sound using destructive interference.
adjective
• Intended to reduce environmental noise.
Example sentence • The antinoise headphones successfully blocked out all the background noise.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example sentence • His constant whistling annoys me.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• (possibly offensive) An Aboriginal boy or servant.
4 1 noun
n
Example sentence • The boys played soccer in the park.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• to distribute systematically or strategically
Example sentence • The military deploys troops to foreign countries.
10 3
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7 2 verb
v
noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • She employs several workers at her factory.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• An aircraft pilot, especially of a military combat aircraft.
Example sentence • The flyboys were excited to take off on their first solo flight.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets
Example sentence • The linkboys carried sticks with lighted ends called links.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a boy who is employed to run errands
Example sentence • The pageboys stood at attention as the bride walked down the aisle.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a boy who sells or delivers newspapers
Example sentence • The paperboys deliver newspapers to our neighborhood every morning.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a ready-cooked and highly seasoned pork sausage
Example sentence • I bought some delicious saveloys from the local butcher.
10 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The schoolboys played soccer during recess.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• A boy employed in a shop.
Example sentence • The shopboys were busy stocking shelves and helping customers.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
Example sentence • We bought two tallboys of beer for the party.
7 2 noun
n
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10 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • My children love playing with tinkertoys .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
Example sentence • The viceroys ruled over the colonies with absolute power.
9 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful turquoise necklace to the party.
8 2 verb, noun
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Example sentence • Her mispoise caused her to stumble and fall.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an awkward bad-mannered adolescent boy
Example sentence • The group of hobbledehoys were causing a ruckus in the park.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
verb
• lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
Example sentence • Many aircraft are built using titanium alloys .
9 2 noun
n
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8 2 noun
n
noun
• someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels
Example sentence • The group of bellboys stood near the hotel entrance, ready to help guests with their luggage.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• tall fast-moving dog breed
Example sentence • She owns two borzois , one brown and one white.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
verb
• lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
Example sentence • The hunters set up several decoys to attract the ducks.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
Example sentence • The envoys from the two rival nations met for peace talks.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
Example sentence • The symphony orchestra includes four hautboys in its wind section.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
Example sentence • The highboys in the antique shop were beautifully crafted.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• A male domestic servant.
Example sentence • The mansion had multiple houseboys who were responsible for cleaning and maintaining the house.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
Example sentence • The hoys were lined up along the dock, ready to set sail.
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The ancestors of hyracoids were more diverse and widespread than modern hyraxes.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• someone who spoils the pleasure of others
Example sentence • The party was so lively until the killjoys arrived and complained about the music.
7 3 noun
n
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7 2 noun
n
noun
• a low chest or table with drawers and supported on four legs
Example sentence • He used lowboys to transport heavy machinery to the construction site.
9 3 noun
n
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8 2 noun
n
noun
• a boy who delivers newspapers
Example sentence • The newsboys shouted out the headlines to attract customers.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• cause to feel extremely joyful or happy
Example sentence • Winning the lottery overjoys many people.
6 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The botanist collected several ovoids from the forest floor.
9 3 verb
v
Example sentence • The army redeploys troops to the front lines.
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