8 3 noun n noun
• the apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object
Example sentence • The photographer used parallax to capture a unique perspective of the city skyline.
5 2 verb v verb
• become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
Example sentence • I like to relax in the park on sunny days.
3 1 noun n noun
• street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
Example sentence • He reached the max level in the game.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
Example sentence • I need to buy some wax for my candle making project.
6 1 noun n noun
• a line or route along which something travels or moves
verb
• carry on the feet and deposit
Example sentence • The hiker followed the tracks of a deer through the forest.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large number or amount
Example sentence • The library has stacks of magazines for visitors to read.
9 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being a hindrance
Example sentence • One of the drawbacks of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
verb
• send something via a facsimile machine
Example sentence • I received the contract through fax .
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
Example sentence • He forgot to pay his income tax this year.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
verb
• chop or split with an ax
Example sentence • He swung the axe with all his strength.
5 1 verb, noun v, 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 • He backs his car out of the driveway.
5 2 noun n noun
• an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent
Example sentence • You can use borax to make homemade slime.
6 2 noun n noun
• a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
Example sentence • I need to clean my ears because there is a buildup of earwax .
3 1 adjective adj adjective
• pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')
adjective satellite
• lacking in rigor or strictness
Example sentence • He has a lax attitude towards his responsibilities.
6 2 noun n noun
• an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed
Example sentence • The government imposed a surtax on luxury goods.
6 2 noun n noun
• the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
Example sentence • The syntax of this programming language is very precise.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
Example sentence • The magician's acts amazed the audience.
3 1 noun n noun
• (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
Example sentence • The pax on the flight were relieved when they landed safely.
3 1 noun n noun
• a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
Example sentence • The sax player gave a captivating performance on stage.
7 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 city experienced a series of terrorist attacks last night.
5 1 verb v noun
• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Example sentence • He lacks the necessary skills for the job.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (used in the plural) pants for casual wear
Example sentence • She wore a pair of black slacks to the office.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large indefinite quantity
Example sentence • I bought three packs of instant noodles.
14 5 noun n noun
• the parallax of a celestial body using two points in the earth's orbit around the sun as the baseline
Example sentence • Scientists rely on annual parallax to calculate the movement of celestial bodies.
2 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
verb
• chop or split with an ax
Example sentence • He swung the ax to split the log in half.
15 5 noun n noun
• the parallax of a celestial body using two points on the surface of the earth as the earth rotates
Example sentence • Astronomers use diurnal parallax to measure the distance between Earth and nearby stars.
4 1 noun n noun
• fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
Example sentence • Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is derived from flax seeds.
5 2 noun n noun
• tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
Example sentence • The Milky Way is a galax in the universe.
18 6 noun n noun
• the parallax of a celestial body using two points on the surface of the earth as the earth rotates
Example sentence • Astronomers must take into account geocentric parallax when calculating the distance to celestial objects.
20 7 noun n noun
• the parallax of a celestial body using two points in the earth's orbit around the sun as the baseline
Example sentence • Astronomers use heliocentric parallax to calculate the distances to stars in the Milky Way.
10 4 noun n noun
• The middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect, carrying the second pair of legs, and the forewings when present.
Example sentence • The mesothorax is the middle segment of an insect's thorax.
10 4 noun n noun
• The hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect, carrying the posterior pair of legs and the hindwings when present.
Example sentence • The metathorax is the posterior segment of the thorax in insects.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• Before the payment of taxes.
Example sentence • The pretax profit of the company increased by 10% this year.
5 1 noun n noun
• a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
Example sentence • The teacher presented the scientific facts during the class.
12 3 noun n noun
• wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle
Example sentence • Scientists believe leatherbacks can dive to depths of 4,200 feet.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
Example sentence • The garden was beautifully adorned with lilacs in full bloom.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • Her long work hours overtaxed her body and she became exhausted.
9 2 noun n noun
• a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Example sentence • I have two backpacks for hiking and camping.
10 2 verb v Example sentence • He backtracks on his previous statement and apologizes for his mistake.
8 2 noun n noun
• a reduction in quantity or rate
Example sentence • The company announced that there will be cutbacks in staff to reduce expenses.
9 2 noun n noun
• a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
Example sentence • I love eating fluffy flapjacks topped with maple syrup.
10 2 noun n noun
• a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story
Example sentence • I often experience flashbacks of my childhood when I visit my hometown.
9 2 noun n noun
• (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
Example sentence • The fullbacks played a crucial role in defending the opponent's attacks.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • The company agreed to increase employee wages but asked for givebacks in healthcare benefits.
10 2 noun n noun
• a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
Example sentence • I need to exchange my greenbacks for euros before my trip to Europe.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The workers carried the harvested potatoes in heavy gunnysacks .
9 2 noun n noun
• (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
Example sentence • The halfbacks on the soccer team performed exceptionally well in the match.
12 5 noun n noun
• someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
Example sentence • There is a support group for hemophiliacs in the local community.
9 2 noun n noun
• a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction
Example sentence • The government official was caught accepting kickbacks in exchange for awarding contracts.
11 2 noun n noun
• a small inexpensive mass-produced article
Example sentence • She loved collecting knickknacks and had shelves full of them.
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