5 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The sumac shrub is known for its vibrant autumn foliage.
11 5 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• stimulating sexual desire
noun
• a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire
Example sentence • Oysters are often considered to be an aphrodisiac .
9 5 noun n noun
• an abnormally egotistical person
Example sentence • He is such an egomaniac that he thinks the world revolves around him.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments
adjective satellite
• suffering from hypochondria
Example sentence • My sister is such a hypochondriac , always convinced she has some rare illness.
5 2 noun n noun
• a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos
verb
• travel in a small canoe
Example sentence • She enjoys kayaking on the weekends.
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• related to or located at the back
noun
• the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
adverb
• in or to or toward a former location
adjective satellite
• located at or near the back of an animal
Example sentence • I have a pain in my back .
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
verb
• live in or as if in a tent
Example sentence • We set up a bivouac in the forest to spend the night.
11 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
Example sentence • He is a hemophiliac and needs to be careful to avoid any injuries.
12 5 noun n noun
• someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive
Example sentence • The kleptomaniac was arrested again for stealing a diamond necklace from a local jewelry store.
3 2 noun n noun
• a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
Example sentence • I need to buy a new mac for my graphic design work.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
Example sentence • I received a callback from the casting director for a second audition.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
verb
• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Example sentence • The army launched a surprise attack on the enemy base.
5 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
adjective satellite
• marked by anger or resentment or hostility
Example sentence • I bought a new black dress for the party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a man who serves as a sailor
verb
• lift with a special device
Example sentence • I need to borrow a jack to change the flat tire.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large indefinite quantity
Example sentence • I need to buy a pack of pencils for school.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a line or route along which something travels or moves
verb
• carry on the feet and deposit
Example sentence • The athletes raced around the track .
10 3 noun n noun
• common nonpoisonous shrub of eastern North America with compound leaves and green paniculate flowers followed by red berries
Example sentence • The leaves of black sumac turn a vibrant red in the fall.
7 3 noun n noun
• an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
Example sentence • I always refer to the gardening almanac when deciding when to plant my vegetables.
6 2 noun n noun
• high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France
Example sentence • He sipped on a glass of cognac after dinner.
3 1 noun n noun
• resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
Example sentence • The artist used lac to create a shiny finish on the wooden furniture.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the evacuation of persons (usually by air transportation) to a place where they can receive medical care
Example sentence • The soldier was airlifted to the nearest hospital by a medevac helicopter.
3 1 noun n noun
• committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in Wisconsin in the Fox River valley and on the shores of Green Bay
Example sentence • She carried her books in a leather sac .
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving
Example sentence • The plane taxied along the tarmac before taking off.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal term for vacation
Example sentence • I need to buy a new vac to clean up the mess.
10 2 noun n noun
• a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
Example sentence • The smokestack of the factory emitted thick black smoke.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Example sentence • I packed my lunch in my backpack .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example sentence • His comeback to the insult was clever and unexpected.
8 2 noun n noun
• the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
Example sentence • I appreciate the feedback you gave me on my presentation.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• one who works hard at boring tasks
verb
• cut with a hacking tool
Example sentence • I used a simple hack to fix the issue.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Example sentence • There is a lack of communication between the two departments.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He is a maniac when it comes to cleaning.
11 3 noun n noun
• (football) the person who plays quarterback
Example sentence • The quarterback threw a touchdown pass.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
Example sentence • He put the books back on the book rack .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
verb
• plunder (a town) after capture
Example sentence • He carried a heavy sack of groceries.
5 1 noun n noun
• small crude shelter used as a dwelling
verb
• make one's home in a particular place or community
Example sentence • He lived in a small shack near the beach.
9 2 noun n noun
• large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges
Example sentence • The sheldrake waddled along the riverbank.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
verb
• avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
Example sentence • I need to tighten the slack in my shoelaces.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
Example sentence • He smacked his hand against the table in frustration.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• eat a snack; eat lightly
Example sentence • I always carry a snack in my bag when I go out.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• load or cover with stacks
Example sentence • He organized his books neatly on the stack .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound made by a sharp swift blow
Example sentence • He gave the piñata a hard whack with the stick.
9 3 noun n noun
• Russian writer whose best known novel was banned by Soviet authorities but translated and published abroad (1890-1960)
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• dry brandy distilled in the Armagnac district of France
15 6 noun n noun
• evergreen of Australia yielding a dark yellow wood
13 4 noun n noun
• sweet-scented sumac of eastern America having ternate leaves and yellowish-green flowers in spikes resembling catkins followed by red hairy fruits
Example sentence • The leaves of the fragrant sumac have a pleasant aroma.
11 4 noun n noun
• small aromatic evergreen shrub of California having paniculate leaves and whitish berries; in some classifications included in genus Rhus
Example sentence • The leaves of the laurel sumac are glossy and green.
10 4 noun n noun
• sweet-scented sumac of eastern America having ternate leaves and yellowish-green flowers in spikes resembling catkins followed by red hairy fruits
Example sentence • I love the tangy flavor of lemon sumac in my salads.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the evacuation of persons (usually by air transportation) to a place where they can receive medical care
Example sentence • The medivac helicopter arrived to transport the injured hiker to the hospital.
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