6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the money risked on a gamble
Example sentence • The stakes in this poker game are incredibly high.
5 1 verb v verb
• cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven
Example sentence • She bakes bread every morning.
6 1 verb v noun
• some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
Example sentence • He takes frequent breaks from work to relax.
6 1 noun n noun
• a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
Example sentence • I need to replace the brakes on my car.
5 1 verb v noun
• the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
Example sentence • She takes her dog for a walk every morning.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
adjective satellite
• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
verb
• make a copy of with the intent to deceive
Example sentence • The gallery had an exhibit on display showcasing famous art fakes .
5 1 noun n noun
• a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
Example sentence • The lakes in this region are known for their turquoise waters.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • She makes delicious pasta for dinner.
5 1 verb v noun
• an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii
verb
• be awake, be alert, be there
Example sentence • She wakes up early every morning to go for a run.
5 1 noun n noun
• a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
Example sentence • I asked the pet store if they had any jakes available for adoption.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
Example sentence • I baked a batch of delicious cakes for the party.
5 1 noun n noun
• Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.
verb
• To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
Example sentence • After the workout, my muscles were filled with aches .
6 1 noun n noun
• adult male of a wild or domestic duck
Example sentence • The group of drakes swam gracefully in the pond.
6 1 noun n Example sentence • The cereal box was filled with sugar flakes .
5 1 noun n noun
• the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod
8 2 noun n noun
• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
Example sentence • I learned from my mistakes and grew stronger.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
verb
• shake with fast, tremulous movements
Example sentence • The recent series of quakes has caused widespread panic.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dissolute man in fashionable society
verb
• move through with or as if with a rake
Example sentence • The gardeners used rakes to level the soil.
5 1 noun n noun
• a reason for wanting something done
Example sentence • For goodness sakes , please be quiet!
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• building material used as siding or roofing
verb
• move or cause to move back and forth
Example sentence • He had uncontrollable shakes after drinking too much coffee.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• creation that is created again or anew
Example sentence • There have been several remakes of classic movies.
11 2 noun n noun
• intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
Example sentence • She has experienced many heartbreaks in her life.
9 2 noun n noun
• a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
Example sentence • The health department is investigating the cause of the recent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.
8 2 noun n noun
• a scene that is filmed but is not used in the final editing of the film
Example sentence • The director decided to include some of the funny outtakes in the end credits of the movie.
9 3 verb v verb
• catch up with and possibly overtake
Example sentence • The marathon runner overtakes the lead runner at the last mile.
6 1 noun n noun
• limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
verb
• move smoothly and sinuously, like a snake
Example sentence • I have always been fascinated by the way snakes move.
9 2 noun n noun
• Any pain or ache in the back.
Example sentence • She complained of chronic backaches after years of working in a hunched position.
11 2 noun n noun
• shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
Example sentence • Many people fear the occurrence of earthquakes in their region.
10 2 noun n noun
• a whimsically eccentric person
Example sentence • I bought two fruitcakes from the bakery.
9 2 noun n noun
• A pain or ache in the head.
Example sentence • I frequently get headaches after staring at the computer screen all day.
9 2 noun n noun
• something of sentimental value
Example sentence • I have a box filled with old letters and photographs as keepsakes .
8 2 noun n noun
• a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
Example sentence • I love eating fluffy pancakes for breakfast.
10 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The snowflakes fell gently from the sky.
11 2 noun n noun
• a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants
Example sentence • I won a trip to Hawaii in a sweepstakes .
10 3 verb v verb
• enter upon an activity or enterprise
Example sentence • He undertakes the responsibility of managing the project.
8 2 noun n noun
• small cake baked in a muffin tin
Example sentence • I baked a batch of delicious cupcakes for the party.
10 2 noun n noun
• grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
Example sentence • They exchanged firm handshakes when they met.
8 2 noun n noun
• a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
Example sentence • The local diner serves hotcakes with maple syrup.
9 3 noun n noun
• a person with the same name as another
Example sentence • The book compares the lives of the two namesakes .
12 3 noun n noun
• pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
Example sentence • Hiking in the desert, we came across several rattlesnakes .
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • We woke up early to watch the daybreaks over the ocean.
10 3 noun n noun
• a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire
Example sentence • The firefighters used firebreaks to contain the spreading wildfire.
11 3 verb v verb
• To train an animal to avoid urinating or defecating in the house, except within a litterbox, toilet, or other receptacle.
Example sentence • She successfully housebreaks her new puppy using positive reinforcement.
10 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • There have been several recent jailbreaks from the local prison.
9 2 noun n noun
• A tiebreaker, a game or an extension to a game played to resolve a tied score.
Example sentence • The final match went to two tiebreaks .
6 1 verb v verb
• make a high-pitched, screeching noise
Example sentence • The old wooden door creaks when you open it.
12 3 verb v verb
• remove oneself from an association with or participation in
Example sentence • She decided to pull up stakes and move to a different city.
5 1 noun n noun
• A layperson, as opposed to a member of the clergy.
7 1 noun n
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7 1 noun n noun
• A traditional shallow, two-handled cup of Scottish origin symbolizing friendship. It was originally used to toast the arrival or departure of a visitor.
Example sentence • The bartender displayed a collection of quaighs on the shelf.
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