7 2 noun n noun
• the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
Example sentence • The sheriff arrested the thief.
5 1 noun n noun
• a steep high face of rock
Example sentence • The hiker stood at the edge of the cliff , admiring the breathtaking view.
5 1 verb v noun
• sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
verb
• perceive by inhaling through the nose
Example sentence • I sniffed the flower to see if it had a pleasant scent.
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• having a strong physiological or chemical effect
adjective satellite
• not moving or operating freely
Example sentence • He has a stiff neck from sleeping in an awkward position.
4 1 verb, noun v, 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 a catchy riff that got everyone dancing.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a short light gust of air
verb
• perceive by inhaling through the nose
Example sentence • I caught a whiff of fresh flowers as I walked by the garden.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person who is in charge
Example sentence • The chief of police is responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.
13 5 noun n noun
• someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
Example sentence • The deputy sheriff quickly apprehended the fleeing suspect.
7 2 noun n noun
• an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
Example sentence • The judge asked the bailiff to swear in the witness.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (boxing) a blow with the fist
verb
• strike, usually with the fist
Example sentence • He threw a powerful biff at his opponent in the boxing ring.
9 2 noun n noun
• a person who brings an action in a court of law
Example sentence • The plaintiff argued that the company's negligence resulted in his injury.
6 1 noun n noun
• marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
Example sentence • He rolled a fat spliff and passed it around the circle.
6 2 noun n noun
• a government tax on imports or exports
Example sentence • The government imposed high tariffs on imported goods.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quarrel about petty points
Example sentence • They had a tiff over who would pay the bill.
4 1 verb, noun v, n 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.
proper noun
• A program, historically part of the Unix operating system, which compares two files or sets of files and outputs a description of the differences between them.
Example sentence • The software program highlighted the diff between the two versions of the code.
5 1 noun
• Griffin, (white) newcomer
Example sentence • The griff swooped down from the tree and caught its prey.
6 2 noun n noun
• leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
8 2 noun n noun
• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Example sentence • The children got into mischief and drew on the walls with crayons.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a typeface in which characters have no serifs
Example sentence • I prefer using sans serif fonts for my website design.
7 2 noun n noun
• a cowardly and despicable person
adjective satellite
• despicably mean and cowardly
Example sentence • He was a caitiff who would do anything for money.
7 2 noun n noun
• an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
Example sentence • The mastiff is a large breed of dog.
7 2 noun n noun
• the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
Example sentence • She wore a crop top that showed off her toned midriff .
4 1 verb v noun
• a state of irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • Her rude comment miffed me.
7 2 noun n noun
• the head of the Roman Catholic Church
Example sentence • The pontiff delivered an inspiring sermon during the religious ceremony.
10 3 noun n noun
• A mythical beast, half griffin and half horse, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a filly.
Example sentence • The hippogriff flew gracefully through the sky.
3 1 conjunction
• If and only if; used to show that the truth values of two statements are the same.
Example sentence • I will go to the party iff my friend also goes.
4 1 noun n noun
• A jiffy; a moment; a short time.
verb
• To deceive, swindle, trick
Example sentence • I'll be back in a jiff .
6 2 noun n noun
• the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
Example sentence • The caliph ruled over the Islamic empire.
8 2 noun n noun
• a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
Example sentence • She tied her kerchief around her neck to protect herself from the cold wind.
3 1 noun n noun
• A kind of cannabis smoked in Morocco and Algeria, for narcotic or intoxicating effect.
4 1 noun n noun
• a piece of land held under the feudal system
Example sentence • He was granted a fief by the king for his loyalty.
8 2 noun n
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9 3 adjective adj adjective
• (of a restriction to trade) not involving the imposition of a tariff in the form of a tax or duty.
Example sentence • The trade agreement includes provisions for the reduction of nontariff barriers.
5 1 noun n noun
• a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
Example sentence • The thief stole my wallet while I was distracted.
5 2 noun n noun
• the 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
Example sentence • The symbol א is called aleph in the Hebrew alphabet.
5 2 noun n noun
• the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
Example sentence • The calif traveled to a neighboring country for a diplomatic meeting.
5 2 noun n noun
• (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse)
Example sentence • The ganef stole my wallet while I wasn't looking.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief
Example sentence • The ancient Mayan temple was covered in intricate glyphs.
5 2 noun n noun
• (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse)
Example sentence • The police arrested the gonif who had been stealing from houses in the neighborhood.
10 4 noun n noun
• writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
Example sentence • The walls were covered in hieroglyphs depicting ancient Egyptian life.
6 2 noun n noun
• a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range
Example sentence • The Mont Blanc massif is located in the Alps.
5 1 noun n noun
• a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)
Example sentence • He styled his hair into a sleek quiff before heading to the party.
5 2 noun n noun
• a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character
Example sentence • The document was printed in a font with serifs.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• An alcoholic beverage consumed after eating, so called because it is presumed to aid digestion.
Example sentence • I usually enjoy a digestif after a heavy meal.
3 1 noun n
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Example sentence • The hunter aimed his rif at the target.
6 2 noun n noun
• A member of an Arab princely family descended from Muhammad through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima, the "Grand Shereef" being the governor of Mecca.
Example sentence • The sherif ordered his deputies to patrol the area.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• cattle that are reared for their meat
Example sentence • I ordered a juicy steak with a side of beef .
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any cognitive content held as true
Example sentence • His belief in justice made him a great lawyer.
5 1 adjective adj noun
• a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
adjective satellite
• of short duration or distance
verb
• give essential information to someone
Example sentence • I had a brief conversation with him before the meeting.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
noun
• people who have severe hearing impairments
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
Example sentence • The deaf often use sign language to communicate.
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