7 2 noun n noun
• a feeling of anger and animosity
Example sentence • Her hackles rose when she heard someone insult her family.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• glossy black Asiatic starling often taught to mimic speech
Example sentence • I saw a flock of grackles flying in the sky.
8 2 verb v noun
• the sharp sound of snapping noises
adjective satellite
• having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware
Example sentence • The fire crackles in the fireplace.
8 2 noun n noun
• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Example sentence • The prisoner's hands were bound with iron shackles .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• official routes of communication
Example sentence • I was surfing through the TV channels to find something interesting to watch.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The jacals were made of adobe and had thatched roofs.
7 2 noun n noun
• Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair
Example sentence • The pack of jackals hunted down a wounded gazelle.
7 2 noun n noun
• the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
Example sentence • The museum showcases the history and cultures of various peoples .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
adjective satellite
• occurring at or forming an end or termination
Example sentence • I have to study for my finals next week.
6 2 noun n noun
• an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
adjective satellite
• original and of a kind not seen before
Example sentence • I love reading detective novels .
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
verb
• cry or whine with snuffling
Example sentence • I have a bad case of the sniffles today.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
verb
• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
Example sentence • The soldiers fought fiercely in the battles .
8 2 verb v noun
• a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
verb
• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Example sentence • He grapples with the decision of whether to accept the job offer or not.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
Example sentence • He grabbed the paddles and started rowing across the lake.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
verb
• make short successive sounds
Example sentence • The wind rattles the windows.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
Example sentence • The rancher had a collection of antique saddles displayed on the wall.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a noncommittal or equivocal position
verb
• sit or stand astride of
Example sentence • He performed impressive straddles on the balance beam during the gymnastics competition.
7 2 noun n noun
• the amount that many barrels might hold
Example sentence • The winery stored their wine in oak barrels .
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
Example sentence • He cracked his knuckles before starting the intense workout.
7 2 noun n noun
• informal terms for money
Example sentence • He exchanged his dollars for shekels at the bank.
5 1 noun n noun
• a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
Example sentence • I walked five miles today.
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
Example sentence • He wore goggles to protect his eyes while swimming.
7 2 noun n noun
• the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
Example sentence • The four canonical gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
7 2 noun n noun
• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example sentence • He was content to rest on his laurels after winning the prestigious award.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system
Example sentence • The marshals led the parade through the city streets.
7 2 noun n noun
• an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
Example sentence • She contracted measles after being exposed to an infected person.
8 2 noun n noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • They announced their nuptials in the local newspaper.
8 2 noun n noun
• motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
Example sentence • He had no scruples about lying to get what he wanted.
8 2 noun n noun
• a condition of great disorder
Example sentence • The kitchen was in shambles after the dinner party.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• badminton played with one person on each side
Example sentence • I enjoy listening to singles by my favorite artists.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
Example sentence • I bought a bag of skittles at the store today.
6 2 noun n noun
• a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons
verb
• move or proceed at an angle
Example sentence • The photographer captured the model from various angles .
6 2 noun n noun
• fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
Example sentence • I like to eat apples for breakfast.
9 3 noun n noun
• a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
Example sentence • The immortals of ancient Greek mythology were gods and goddesses with eternal life.
6 2 noun n noun
• motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Example sentence • He has strong morals and always tries to do the right thing.
7 2 noun n verb
• annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
Example sentence • The tailor uses needles to sew clothes.
6 2 noun n noun
• reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
Example sentence • The discovery of penicillin is recorded in the annals of medical history.
9 4 noun n adjective
• derived from or composed of matter
noun
• the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
adjective satellite
• concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
Example sentence • We need to gather the right materials for the experiment.
7 2 noun n verb
• annoy continually or chronically
Example sentence • I don't have time for these hassles .
6 2 noun n noun
• a deliberately false or improbable account
Example sentence • Aesop's fables teach valuable moral lessons.
9 2 noun n noun
• bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
Example sentence • I love cupcakes with colorful sprinkles on top.
11 4 noun n noun
• money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts
Example sentence • The company had $500,000 in receivables at the end of the fiscal year.
11 4 noun n noun
• (19th-mid 20th century) An employee in industry.
Example sentence • The industrials sector is expected to grow at a steady rate this year.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• badminton played with two players on each side
Example sentence • She hit two doubles in the baseball game.
8 2 noun n noun
• internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
Example sentence • The hunter examined the entrails of the deer to determine its age.
7 2 noun n noun
• a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
Example sentence • He managed to clear all the hurdles and win the race.
7 2 noun n noun
• a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
Example sentence • She won a bag of colorful marbles at the fair.
8 2 noun n noun
• eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with shingles , a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She put on her spectacles to read the small print.
10 3 noun n noun
• a record or narrative description of past events
verb
• record in chronological order; make a historical record
Example sentence • I love reading fantasy chronicles .
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