9 2 verb v Example sentence • She describes her job as challenging but rewarding.
9 2 verb v verb
• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Example sentence • She carefully inscribes her name on the cover of her notebook.
10 2 verb v verb
• issue commands or orders for
Example sentence • The doctor prescribes antibiotics for your infection.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • She ascribes her success to hard work and determination.
10 2 verb v Example sentence • The doctor proscribes antibiotics for the infection.
7 1 noun n noun
• informal terms for journalists
verb
• score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
Example sentence • In ancient civilizations, scribes were responsible for recording important events.
11 2 verb v verb
• write out from speech, notes, etc.
Example sentence • The court reporter transcribes every word spoken during the trial.
6 1 noun n noun
• payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
verb
• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
Example sentence • He was arrested for accepting bribes from several wealthy businessmen.
6 1 noun n noun
• a social division of (usually preliterate) people
Example sentence • There are many different tribes in the Amazon rainforest.
5 1 noun n noun
• a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
Example sentence • I'm getting good vibes from this new restaurant.
9 3 noun n noun
• thunderous verbal attack
Example sentence • Her emails were filled with angry diatribes against her ex-boyfriend.
5 1 noun n noun
• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
verb
• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example sentence • He endured the gibes and taunts of his classmates without reacting.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
verb
• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example sentence • His jibes about her appearance were hurtful.
10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the ten Tribes of Israel that were deported into captivity in Assyria around 720 BC (leaving only the tribes of Judah and Benjamin)
Example sentence • Historians have extensively studied the lost tribes of Israel.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Example sentence • I have a valid excuse for being late.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • I use my phone to make calls.
7 2 noun n noun
• small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals
Example sentence • The caribes in the aquarium were fed a diet of small fish.
10 2
5 1 noun n noun
• ulcerated chilblain on the heel
Example sentence • He developed painful kibes from wearing tight boots.
6 1 verb v verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • I will choose the blue shirt to wear today.
4 1 noun n noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • I read the news online every morning.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I need to buy new shoes for my running routine.
5 1 adjective adj pronoun
• (interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
Example sentence • I don't know whose car that is.
13 3 verb v Example sentence • The fence circumscribes the entire property.
11 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She redescribes herself as a free-spirited adventurer.
6 2 verb v verb
• spread or diffuse through
Example sentence • She imbues her paintings with a sense of tranquility.
9 3 verb v verb
• cause to come to know personally
Example sentence • I would like to introduce my colleague, John, to everyone.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
6 2 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
5 1 noun n noun
• a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
Example sentence • I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
7 2 verb v verb
• mistake one thing for another
Example sentence • I'm sorry, your question confuses me.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ocean trip taken for pleasure
verb
• drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
Example sentence • We went on a Caribbean cruise last summer.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • I need to replace the blown fuse in the circuit.
6 2 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • I refuse to discuss the matter any further.
6 2 noun n noun
• beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
Example sentence • He holds traditional values such as honesty and integrity.
5 2 verb v verb
• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Example sentence • The clown's funny antics amused the children at the birthday party.
6 1 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 • He had a bruise on his leg from playing soccer.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove the triggering device from
Example sentence • The teacher was able to defuse the situation before it escalated.
7 2 verb v adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
10 2 noun n noun
• a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
Example sentence • I enjoy playing horseshoes with my friends at the park.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I have an appointment with my masseuse later today.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• improper or excessive use
verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • The misuse of power can lead to corrupt practices.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the source of an artist's inspiration
verb
• reflect deeply on a subject
Example sentence • She was the artist's muse , inspiring his greatest works.
4 1 verb v noun
• any thick, viscous matter
verb
• pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
Example sentence • The sewage began to ooze out from the cracked pipe.
4 2 noun n noun
• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Example sentence • He used a ruse to distract the guards while he snuck into the building.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
verb
• sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Example sentence • I hit the snooze button and went back to sleep.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
Example sentence • Honesty and loyalty are virtues that many people value.
4 1 verb
• To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).
5 1
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