7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small portable timepiece
Example sentence • She bought two watches for her husband's birthday.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• cut or make a notch into
Example sentence • He counted the notches on the tree trunk to determine its age.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
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.
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 verb v adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language
noun
• whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still
verb
• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Example sentence • He scotches the rumors by providing evidence.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
Example sentence • I bought three stopwatches for the track team.
12 3 noun n noun
• a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
Example sentence • She collected vintage wristwatches as a hobby.
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 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 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, noun v, n noun
• control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
verb
• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
Example sentence • He forgot to turn off the switches before leaving the house.
7 2 noun n noun
• a female sorcerer or magician
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • The witches brewed a potion in their cauldron.
7 2 noun n noun
• all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
verb
• batch together; assemble or process as a batch
Example sentence • I baked three batches of cookies for the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
Example sentence • The latches on the gates were rusted and difficult to open.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
verb
• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example sentence • I can't find any matches to light the candles.
5 2 noun n noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
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 .
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.
9 2 verb v noun
• a large and unbroken expanse or distance
adjective satellite
• having an elongated seating area
verb
• occupy a large, elongated area
Example sentence • She stretches her arms before starting her yoga practice.
8 2 verb v noun
• a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
verb
• make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
Example sentence • He twitches his nose when he is nervous.
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 verb v noun
• the production of young from an egg
Example sentence • The bird hatches her eggs in a cozy nest.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small contrasting part of something
verb
• to join or unite the pieces of
Example sentence • She sewed patches on her jeans to cover the holes.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• to grasp hastily or eagerly
Example sentence • He snatches the toy from his sister's hand.
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.
6 2 noun n noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun n noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
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.
11 4 verb v verb
• persuade completely, often through coercion
Example sentence • The cult leader brainwashes his followers with his persuasive speeches.
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.
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.
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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
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 .
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.
6 2 verb v adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
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.
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.
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