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.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
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.
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.
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.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
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.
4 1 verb
v
verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I don't want to lose my keys again.
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.
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.
5 1
7 2 verb
v
adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
5 1 noun
n
noun
• the cords used to suspend a hammock
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a shade of green tinged with yellow
adjective satellite
• of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur
Example sentence • I bought a bottle of chartreuse for my home bar.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God
Example sentence • The geode was filled with beautiful druse formations.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• cause to feel enthusiasm
Example sentence • She always tries to enthuse her classmates about science.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Example sentence • She has always tried to infuse positivity into every situation.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• examine or consider with attention and in detail
Example sentence • I peruse the newspaper every morning to catch up on the latest news.
8 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an informal conversation
verb
• talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
Example sentence • She is a master of schmooze and can charm anyone she meets.
9 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The doctor will transfuse blood into the patient to replace what he lost in the accident.
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.
7 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
verb
• make use of too often or too extensively
Example sentence • The overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• owed and payable immediately or on demand
noun
• that which is deserved or owed
adverb
• directly or exactly; straight
Example sentence • He paid his dues and became a full member of the club.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
Example sentence • I had to disabuse him of the notion that success comes overnight.
5 2 verb
v
verb
• use again after processing
Example sentence • She decided to reuse the old newspaper as wrapping paper.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• cause to be confused emotionally
Example sentence • The complexity of the math problem bemused the students.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)
7 1 verb
v
noun
• (Yiddish) a warm heart-to-heart talk
verb
• talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
Example sentence • He always tries to shmooze his way into getting what he wants.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
Example sentence • The room was suffused with soft, warm light.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • Interest accrues on your savings account balance.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
Example sentence • He brews his own beer in his garage.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
Example sentence • The grass sparkled with morning dews .
6 2 verb
v
verb
• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
Example sentence • A heated debate ensues whenever the topic of politics is brought up.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
Example sentence • She eschews social media and prefers face-to-face communication.
4 2 noun
n
Example sentence • There are five ewes grazing in the field.
4 1 verb
v
verb
• make or shape as with an axe
Example sentence • He hews the wood into shape with a sharp ax.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
verb
• take on color or become colored
Example sentence • Her paintings showcased a beautiful array of vibrant hues .
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
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