4 2 verb v noun
• any of various strong liquors distilled from the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fermented molasses
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various strong liquors distilled from the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fermented molasses
Example sentence • I ordered a glass of arrack at the bar.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He is wearing an anorak jacket to keep warm in the cold weather.
8 3 noun n noun
• medium-sized larch of Canada and northern United States including Alaska having a broad conic crown and rust-brown scaly bark
Example sentence • The tamarack tree has bright green needles that turn yellow and orange in the fall.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman
Example sentence • The Portuguese carack was a large sailing ship used extensively in the 15th and 16th centuries.
9 4 noun n noun
• tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree
Example sentence • The azedarach tree is known for its beautiful clusters of lilac flowers.
8 3 noun n noun
• durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain)
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians used sandarac as an ingredient in their perfumes.
7 3 noun n noun
• a cocktail made with bourbon with bitters and Pernod and sugar served with lemon peel
Example sentence • He ordered a sazerac cocktail at the bar.
9 3 noun n
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4 1 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• related to or located at the back
noun
• the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
adverb
• in or to or toward a former location
adjective satellite
• located at or near the back of an animal
Example sentence • I have a pain in my back .
8 3 noun n noun
• a broad strait of the North Sea between Jutland and Norway
9 3 noun n noun
• a broad strait of the North Sea between Jutland and Norway
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
verb
• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Example sentence • The army launched a surprise attack on the enemy base.
5 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
adjective satellite
• marked by anger or resentment or hostility
Example sentence • I bought a new black dress for the party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a man who serves as a sailor
verb
• lift with a special device
Example sentence • I need to borrow a jack to change the flat tire.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large indefinite quantity
Example sentence • I need to buy a pack of pencils for school.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a line or route along which something travels or moves
verb
• carry on the feet and deposit
Example sentence • The athletes raced around the track .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• systematic investigation to establish facts
verb
• attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
Example sentence • I am conducting research on the effects of climate change.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
verb
• try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
Example sentence • I need to do a search for a new apartment.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Example sentence • I packed my lunch in my backpack .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example sentence • His comeback to the insult was clever and unexpected.
8 2 noun n noun
• the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
Example sentence • I appreciate the feedback you gave me on my presentation.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• one who works hard at boring tasks
verb
• cut with a hacking tool
Example sentence • I used a simple hack to fix the issue.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Example sentence • There is a lack of communication between the two departments.
3 2 noun n noun
• a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
Example sentence • I need to buy a new mac for my graphic design work.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
Example sentence • He put the books back on the book rack .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
verb
• plunder (a town) after capture
Example sentence • He carried a heavy sack of groceries.
5 1 noun n noun
• small crude shelter used as a dwelling
verb
• make one's home in a particular place or community
Example sentence • He lived in a small shack near the beach.
9 2 noun n noun
• large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges
Example sentence • The sheldrake waddled along the riverbank.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
verb
• avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
Example sentence • I need to tighten the slack in my shoelaces.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
Example sentence • He smacked his hand against the table in frustration.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• eat a snack; eat lightly
Example sentence • I always carry a snack in my bag when I go out.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• load or cover with stacks
Example sentence • He organized his books neatly on the stack .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound made by a sharp swift blow
Example sentence • He gave the piñata a hard whack with the stick.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He is a maniac when it comes to cleaning.
11 3 noun n noun
• (football) the person who plays quarterback
Example sentence • The quarterback threw a touchdown pass.
13 5 noun
• small genus of Old World ferns; superseded in some classification systems which place plants of this genus in e.g. genera Asplenium and Pleurosorus
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock
Example sentence • She bought an off-the-rack dress for the party.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • We need to backtrack and find the right turn we missed.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets
verb
• exert pressure on someone through threats
Example sentence • I won $100 playing blackjack at the casino last night.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
Example sentence • I received a callback from the casting director for a second audition.
5 1 verb v noun
• a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
Example sentence • I could hear the clack of high heels on the marble floor.
6 2 noun n noun
• high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France
Example sentence • He sipped on a glass of cognac after dinner.
8 2 noun n noun
• to break off a military action with an enemy
Example sentence • When the original plan failed, we had to resort to our fallback option.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
Example sentence • The politician received a lot of flack for his controversial statements.
4 1 noun n noun
• a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
Example sentence • The celebrity took a lot of flak for her controversial statement.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
verb
• take arbitrarily or by force
Example sentence • The hijack of the airplane lasted for several hours.
9 2 adverb, noun adv, n Example sentence • She enjoyed riding on horseback through the forest.
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