4 1 noun
• ostentatious display of elegance
4 1 noun n noun
• the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
Example sentence • He had to use all his wits to solve the puzzle.
7 2 noun n noun
• a written account of what transpired at a meeting
Example sentence • I will be ready to leave in five minutes .
3 1 adjective adj noun
• the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
Example sentence • The dog wagged its tail.
7 2 noun n noun
• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Example sentence • The company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past year.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
Example sentence • The Halloween decorations included ghosts and spirits .
7 2 noun n noun
• an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
Example sentence • The bandits robbed the bank and escaped with all the money.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• The state of being defective.
verb
• To go wrong or become defective.
Example sentence • My computer crashed and now it's on the fritz .
4 1 noun n noun
• a small piece or quantity of something
Example sentence • Please give me some bits of information.
4 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n adjective
• meeting adequate standards for a purpose
noun
• a display of bad temper
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
verb
• be agreeable or acceptable to
Example sentence • The shoe store had a wide selection of sizes and fits .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (baseball) when a batter strikes a picthed ball into fair territory and arrives safely on base (without an error or a fielder's choice being made by the defense)
verb
• cause to move by striking
Example sentence • The baseball player had three hits in the game.
4 1 noun n noun
• a case for containing a set of articles
verb
• supply with a set of articles or tools
Example sentence • The kittens played with their new toy kits .
4 1 noun n noun
• a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
verb
• set into opposition or rivalry
Example sentence • I could see the pits of the olives in the salad.
4 1 verb v verb
• be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
Example sentence • She sits on the bench and watches the sunset.
5 1 verb v noun
• a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
verb
• expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
Example sentence • He spits out the watermelon seeds after he eats them.
5 1 noun n noun
• (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
Example sentence • The judge issued writs of habeas corpus to ensure the prisoners' rights were protected.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
verb
• attack suddenly and without warning
Example sentence • We need to blitz through this stack of paperwork before the deadline.
5 1 noun n noun
• the people of Great Britain
7 2 noun n noun
• a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
Example sentence • I earned enough credits to graduate.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States
Example sentence • I ordered a bowl of shrimp and grits for breakfast.
6 2 verb v verb
• make unwanted and intrusive comments
Example sentence • He liked to kibitz while playing chess with his friends.
8 2 noun n noun
• the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
Example sentence • The prophets predicted the arrival of a great leader.
5 1 verb v adjective satellite
• on equal terms by payment or requital
Example sentence • After five years working at the company, she decided to call it quits .
7 2 noun n noun
• childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Example sentence • His poor diet and lack of sunlight exposure led to the development of rickets .
8 2 noun n noun
• pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
Example sentence • The sound of trumpets filled the air as the king entered the room.
5 1 noun n noun
• A fused mixture of materials used to make glass.
verb
• To add frit to a glass or ceramic mixture
6 2 noun n noun
• any admirable quality or attribute
Example sentence • The merits of the case will be discussed during the trial.
7 2 noun n noun
• a loud and disturbing noise
verb
• celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Example sentence • He enjoys playing tennis with his new rackets .
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
adjective satellite
• having been divided; having the unity destroyed
verb
• separate into parts or portions
Example sentence • She did the splits during her gymnastics routine.
8 2 noun n noun
• an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
verb
• line with a Babbitt metal
Example sentence • They used babbitts to line the bearings of the machine.
5 1 noun n noun
• a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)
Example sentence • The ship's crew quickly secured the ropes to the bitts on the port side.
6 1 noun n noun
• the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish
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7 2 noun n noun
• edible viscera of a fowl
Example sentence • The chef used the giblets from the turkey to make a flavorful gravy.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • The empty stage was transformed into a world of glitz and glamour.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The artist received plaudits for her breathtaking performance.
5 1 noun n noun
• any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail
Example sentence • I adopted a spitz from the animal shelter.
9 3 noun n noun
• a colorless plum brandy popular in the Balkans
Example sentence • In many Eastern European countries, slivovitz is considered a traditional drink.
7 2 verb v verb
• make unwanted and intrusive comments
Example sentence • We gathered at the coffee shop to kibbitz about the latest gossip.
7 2 verb v verb
• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Example sentence • The jury acquits the defendant due to lack of evidence.
5 2 noun
• a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
Example sentence • The miners used adits to reach the underground coal seam.
6 2 verb v verb
• declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Example sentence • He admits to being wrong.
6 2 noun n noun
• (Islamic mythology) a kind of djinn mentioned in the Qur'an.
Example sentence • According to old Arabian legends, afrits are mischievous spirits that dwell in the desert.
6 2 noun n noun
• metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
Example sentence • I need to replace the aglets on my shoelaces.
7 2 noun n noun
• metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
Example sentence • He used aiglets to fasten the ends of his shoelaces.
6 2 noun n noun
• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Example sentence • The new law expands the ambits of local government.
7 2 noun n noun
• a Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface
Example sentence • Many websites use applets to provide interactive features.
6 2 noun n noun
• a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard
Example sentence • The knight wore armets to protect his head in battle.
7 2 noun n noun
• a band worn around the arm for decoration
Example sentence • She adorned her wrists with silver armlets .
7 2 noun n noun
• the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
Example sentence • She lifted her arms and the sweat stains under her armpits were clearly visible.
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