8 2 noun
n
noun
• any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
Example sentence • The field was covered in prickly thistles .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
verb
• be in a state of movement or action
Example sentence • The brush had stiff bristles .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
Example sentence • The steak was tough and full of gristles .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
Example sentence • The military deployed various types of missiles for the exercise.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
Example sentence • The company announced multiple dismissals as part of its restructuring plan.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system
Example sentence • The marshals led the parade through the city streets.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
Example sentence • She contracted measles after being exposed to an infected person.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • They announced their nuptials in the local newspaper.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
verb
• cry or whine with snuffling
Example sentence • I have a bad case of the sniffles today.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• official routes of communication
Example sentence • I was surfing through the TV channels to find something interesting to watch.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
Example sentence • The museum showcases the history and cultures of various peoples .
11 3
noun
• The American black-throated bunting (Spiza americana).
Example sentence • The field was filled with the sound of dickcissels singing.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
adjective satellite
• occurring at or forming an end or termination
Example sentence • I have to study for my finals next week.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
adjective satellite
• original and of a kind not seen before
Example sentence • I love reading detective novels .
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Example sentence • The fireworks display fizzles out before it even starts.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a small quantity of anything
Example sentence • He carefully picked up the morsels of food with his chopsticks.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• one of the contractile organs of the body
verb
• make one's way by force
Example sentence • He has strong muscles from lifting weights.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
verb
• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Example sentence • The cat nestles into her owner's lap.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • He received several parcels in the mail.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
verb
• write, draw, or trace with a pencil
Example sentence • I need to buy some pencils for my art class.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)
Example sentence • The image is made up of millions of tiny pixels .
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
Example sentence • The two wrestlers engaged in several intense tussles during the match.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
Example sentence • The king rewarded his loyal vassals with land and titles.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a tube in which a body fluid circulates
Example sentence • The blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
Example sentence • She provided her credentials to the security guard before entering the building.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
Example sentence • I bought a bag of skittles at the store today.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
Example sentence • The apostles spread the message of Christianity.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil
Example sentence • He prefers to drive diesels instead of gasoline cars.
7 2 noun
n
adjective
• of or concerning the face
noun
• cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
Example sentence • I treat myself to facials once a month to keep my skin healthy.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
adjective satellite
• occurring at the beginning
verb
• mark with one's initials
Example sentence • Please write your initials at the bottom of the page.
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