8 1 noun n noun
• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
verb
• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Example sentence • He had a collection of wrenches in his toolbox.
7 1 noun n noun
• informal terms for a (young) woman
Example sentence • The pirates had a crew of 20 wenches .
7 1 noun n noun
• a long seat for more than one person
verb
• take out of a game; of players
Example sentence • The park was filled with people sitting on benches , enjoying the sunny day.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• combination of breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning
verb
• eat a meal in the late morning
Example sentence • We had delicious brunches at the café every Sunday.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a division of some larger or more complex organization
verb
• grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
Example sentence • I saw a bird perched on one of the branches of the tree.
7 2 verb v noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • The horse prances around the field.
6 2
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10 4 noun n noun
• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Example sentence • He gave me assurances that everything would be fine.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
verb
• give the color and appearance of bronze to something
Example sentence • She collects ancient bronzes from different civilizations.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
Example sentence • There has been a sudden increase in disappearances in this neighborhood.
9 3 noun
• a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
10 3 noun n noun
• a distinctive odor that is pleasant
Example sentence • She sells various fragrances at her boutique.
10 3 noun n noun
• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Example sentence • She overcame numerous hindrances to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
10 4 noun n noun
• promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
Example sentence • I need to review my car insurances before renewing them.
7 2 noun n noun
• a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The princes of neighboring kingdoms gathered for the royal wedding.
12 4 noun n noun
• the ability to recall past occurrences
Example sentence • His book is filled with nostalgic remembrances of his childhood.
9 4 noun n noun
• serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
Example sentence • The genetic code determines the order of sequences in DNA.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound of something crunching
Example sentence • I need to do 10 crunches every morning to strengthen my core.
10 3 noun n noun
• the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them
Example sentence • The government granted security clearances to all the new recruits.
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an impression that something might be the case
verb
• round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
Example sentence • She hunches her shoulders when she's feeling nervous.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
Example sentence • The company launches its new product line tomorrow.
6 2 noun n noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • He had to replace the lenses in his glasses.
8 1 verb v verb
• drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
Example sentence • He drenches the plants with water each morning.
8 1 noun n noun
• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Example sentence • The stenches from the garbage cans outside the building were unbearable.
8 3 noun n noun
• assets in the form of money
Example sentence • I need to review my finances before I make any major purchases.
8 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• being ahead of time or need
verb
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentence • Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine.
7 3 noun n noun
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example sentence • He carefully studied the nuances of the painting.
10 3 noun n noun
• a storehouse for goods and merchandise
Example sentence • The company has several warehouses across the country for storing their products.
13 4 noun n noun
• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
12 4 noun n noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • Modern apartments are often equipped with various conveniences such as dishwashers and air conditioning.
9 3 noun n noun
• a request to be present
verb
• call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Example sentence • The police issued several summonses for parking violations.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
Example sentence • The children collected bunches of colorful balloons at the fair.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • He fences in his backyard to keep the dog from running away.
7 1 noun n noun
• any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Example sentence • The backyard is filled with colorful finches chirping happily.
11 2 noun n noun
• American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
Example sentence • I saw a flock of goldfinches flying over the field.
7 1 noun n Example sentence • I always bring my own lunches to work.
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (boxing) a blow with the fist
verb
• deliver a quick blow to
Example sentence • He was taken to the hospital after receiving several punches to the face.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a general conscious awareness
verb
• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
Example sentence • She closed her eyes and relied on her other senses to navigate the dark room.
10 2 verb v Example sentence • The company entrenches itself in the market by offering unique products.
10 3 noun n noun
• a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
verb
• gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow
Example sentence • The ski resort closed due to the threat of avalanches .
7 2 verb v noun
• the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • The basketball bounces up and down on the court.
9 3 verb v verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The vending machine dispenses snacks.
8 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
verb
• reduce the estimated value of something
Example sentence • I need to keep track of my monthly expenses .
8 2 verb v noun
• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
Example sentence • She flounces out of the room in a huff.
7 2 verb v verb
• throw a glance at; take a brief look at
Example sentence • She glances at her watch to check the time.
6 2 verb v noun
• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
verb
• move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
Example sentence • He lances the boil to release the pus.
6 2 verb v noun
• food chopped into small bits
verb
• make less severe or harsh
Example sentence • She carefully minces garlic for the pasta sauce.
8 3 noun n noun
• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Example sentence • He was charged with multiple criminal offenses .
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of giving a false appearance
Example sentence • He invited her to dinner under false pretenses .
8 2 noun n noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • The sciences are important for understanding the natural world.
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