8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• preliminary drawing for later elaboration
Example sentence • She showed me her sketches from art class.
7 2 verb v verb
• go or come after and bring or take back
Example sentence • He fetches the newspaper every morning.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • She carefully etches her initials into the tree trunk.
7 2 verb v noun
• an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
verb
• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example sentence • He retches every time he sees blood.
8 2 noun n noun
• performs some wicked deed
Example sentence • The wretches begged for food at the street corner.
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) informal term for breeches
Example sentence • He rolled up his britches before wading into the river.
6 2 noun n noun
• an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example sentence • He amassed great riches during his successful business career.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • He had several scratches on his arms from playing with the cat.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
7 2 noun n noun
• a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead
verb
• comb (hair) into a roach
Example sentence • I saw roaches crawling in the kitchen.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
verb
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • His good manners and graces impressed everyone he met.
7 3 noun n noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • Many computer viruses can infiltrate a system and cause significant damage.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
7 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• lacking fine distinctions or detail
verb
• earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
Example sentence • The grosses for the new movie were record-breaking.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
Example sentence • The hunters tracked the grouses through the forest.
8 2 verb v noun
• The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight.
verb
• To feather, as an arrow.
Example sentence • He fletches arrows for a living.
8 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• (Yiddish) a constant complainer
verb
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example sentence • She kvetches about her job all the time.
7 2 noun n noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • She bought two new dresses for the party.
6 3 noun n noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • She had beautiful blue irises .
9 2 noun n noun
• a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
Example sentence • Male ostriches have black feathers while females have brown feathers.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of demanding notice or attention
verb
• exert pressure or force to or upon
Example sentence • He used the printing presses to produce copies of his new book.
7 2 noun n noun
• An odd, puzzling or absurd person or thing.
verb
• To hoax; to chaff or mock with pretended seriousness of discourse; to make sport of, as by obscure questions.
Example sentence • She scored a perfect 100% on all her quizzes this semester.
7 1 verb v noun
• the limits within which something can be effective
verb
• reach a destination, either real or abstract
Example sentence • She reaches for the top shelf to grab a book.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a just detectable amount
verb
• follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
Example sentence • The detective found traces of blood at the crime scene.
8 3 noun n noun
• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The zoo has a new exhibit featuring walruses from Alaska.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
Example sentence • She studied various approaches to teaching math.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • The data breaches at the company were a major concern for the customers.
8 1 verb v noun
• a decorative pin worn by women
verb
• bring up a topic for discussion
Example sentence • She broaches the topic of climate change during the meeting.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • She had several bruises on her legs from the fall.
9 3 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The constant rain depresses me.
10 3 verb v noun
• psychological suffering
verb
• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Example sentence • The loud music distresses my baby and makes him cry.
10 2 verb v verb
• advance beyond the usual limit
Example sentence • The construction of the new building encroaches on the neighboring property.
8 2 verb v verb
• make better or improve in quality
Example sentence • Reading books enriches the mind.
9 3 verb v noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Example sentence • She expresses her feelings through painting.
7 2 noun n noun
• German writer of novels and poetry and plays (born 1927)
Example sentence • The cows grazed on the lush green grasses .
14 4 noun n Example sentence • The headmistresses of the school were responsible for maintaining discipline among the students.
10 3 noun n noun
• a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
Example sentence • The store had a wide selection of mattresses .
10 3 noun n noun
• an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
Example sentence • He had multiple mistresses throughout his life.
7 2 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • She studied a list of common phrases before her trip to France.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • She preaches about the importance of recycling.
6 2 noun n noun
• the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
Example sentence • The prices of houses in this neighborhood have drastically increased.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Example sentence • The raffle offers a chance to win exciting prizes .
6 2 verb v noun
• the amount a salary is increased
verb
• raise the level or amount of something
Example sentence • He raises his hand to ask a question.
5 2 verb v noun
• a growth in strength or number or importance
Example sentence • The sun rises in the east.
9 1 verb v noun
• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
verb
• make a high-pitched, screeching noise
Example sentence • The screeches of the tires could be heard from blocks away.
12 3 noun n noun
• someone who makes or mends dresses
Example sentence • The seamstresses carefully stitched the intricate designs onto the wedding gown.
8 2 noun n noun
• a sample piece of cloth
Example sentence • I went to the fabric store and picked up a few swatches to help me choose the right color for my curtains.
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