6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a force that moves something along
verb
• be in motion due to some air or water current
Example sentence • The snow drifts piled up against the side of the house.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a gap between cloud masses
Example sentence • The earthquake caused deep rifts in the ground.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• something acquired without compensation
verb
• give qualities or abilities to
Example sentence • She received many gifts on her birthday.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an event in which something is displaced without rotation
verb
• make a shift in or exchange of
Example sentence • She works different shifts at the hospital.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
Example sentence • The swifts are returning to their nesting grounds after spending the winter in warmer climates.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of giving temporary assistance
verb
• raise from a lower to a higher position
Example sentence • She took the elevator to the top-floor and saw the panoramic lifts .
5 1 verb
v
verb
• move as if through a sieve
Example sentence • She sifts the flour before baking the cake.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
verb
• fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means
Example sentence • The country organized airlifts to deliver supplies to the remote regions affected by the natural disaster.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • Several boatlifts were used to evacuate the residents during the flood.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them
Example sentence • The warehouse uses forklifts to move pallets of goods.
9 2 verb
v
verb
• To steal something from a shop / store during trading hours.
Example sentence • He shoplifts candy from the store.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
adjective satellite
• coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position
Example sentence • She drank two fifths of vodka last night.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a steep high face of rock
Example sentence • The hiker stood at the edge of the cliffs , mesmerized by the breathtaking view.
3 1
noun
• An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
verb
• look through a book or other written material
Example sentence • The guitarist played catchy riffs throughout the song.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
Example sentence • The fishermen set out in their skiffs early in the morning.
6 1 verb
v
noun
• sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
verb
• perceive by inhaling through the nose
Example sentence • She sniffs the flowers in the garden.
6 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• having a strong physiological or chemical effect
adjective satellite
• not moving or operating freely
Example sentence • The stiffs in the morgue were awaiting identification.
6 1 verb
v
noun
• A confidence game or swindle.
verb
• To obtain illegally, as by con game.
Example sentence • She grifts money from unsuspecting tourists.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphs to record their history.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a carving or line drawing on rock (especially one made by prehistoric people)
Example sentence • The petroglyphs at the ancient site depict scenes from daily life.
7 1 noun
n
noun
• the act of being shriven
10 2 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • The astronomer studied the blueshifts of distant galaxies.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• A weight training exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position.
verb
• To lift a barbell while moving the body from a bent-over position to a standing position.
Example sentence • I am incorporating deadlifts into my workout routine.
10 2 verb
v
verb
• To shift a transmission into a lower gear.
Example sentence • He downshifts to a lower gear before going down the steep hill.
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • She decided to get eyelifts to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around her eyes.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
Example sentence • She underwent multiple facelifts in an attempt to look younger.
11 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • Certain chemicals can induce frameshifts in DNA sequences.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
Example sentence • The car's gearshifts were smooth and effortless.
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The helilifts transported supplies to the remote village.
10 2 verb, noun
v, n
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10 3 noun
n
noun
• something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
adjective satellite
• done or made using whatever is available
Example sentence • He used old crates and pallets to create makeshifts for shelves.
8 2
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9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
Example sentence • Astronomers use redshifts to determine the distance of galaxies.
7 2
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8 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The military used sealifts to transport troops and equipment overseas.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a mass of snow heaped up by the wind
Example sentence • The children had a great time playing in the deep snowdrifts .
10 2 noun
n
noun
• spray blown up from the surface of the sea
Example sentence • The boat was covered in spindrifts after sailing through rough waters.
8 2
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Example sentence • She unshifts her weight from one foot to the other while waiting in line.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
verb
• fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
Example sentence • She uplifts her spirits by listening to uplifting music.
8 2
noun
• A shift to a higher gear
verb
• To shift to a higher gear
Example sentence • He upshifts quickly to gain more speed.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a state of irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • Her constant miffs with her boss led to her decision to quit her job.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a quarrel about petty points
Example sentence • They had frequent tiffs over small issues.
6 1 noun
n
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Example sentence • We hiked along the rugged clifts , enjoying the breathtaking views of the ocean.
10 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable
Example sentence • The chairlifts at the ski resort provide convenient transportation up the mountain.
12 2 noun
n
noun
• someone who spends money prodigally
5 1 noun
n
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5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (boxing) a blow with the fist
verb
• strike, usually with the fist
Example sentence • He threw a few light biffs at his opponent.
5 1
noun
• Any program which compares two files or sets of files and outputs a description of the differences between them.
verb
• To run a diff program on (files or items) so as to produce a description of the differences between them, as for a patch file.
Example sentence • I found several diffs between the two versions of the document.
4 1
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