5 1 verb v noun
• the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
verb
• deliver a sharp blow or push
Example sentence • She knocked on the door and waited for a response.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
verb
• exchange thoughts; talk with
Example sentence • I had a talk with my boss about the upcoming project.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
Example sentence • The boat was tied up at the dock .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of traveling by foot
verb
• use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
Example sentence • I go for a walk every morning.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
verb
• render unsuitable for passage
Example sentence • The toy blocks fell off the table.
5 1 noun n noun
• a timepiece that shows the time of day
verb
• measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
Example sentence • I glanced at the clock and realized I was running late.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
Example sentence • The negotiations reached a deadlock and no agreement could be reached.
5 1 noun n noun
• a long, loose outer garment
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful floral frock to the party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
Example sentence • I can't find the lock for my bike.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
verb
• move back and forth or sideways
Example sentence • She threw a rock into the pond.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• write, draw, or trace with chalk
Example sentence • I wrote my name on the blackboard with white chalk .
8 2 noun n noun
• walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
Example sentence • I walked down the sidewalk on my way to work.
4 1 verb v noun
• the act of mocking or ridiculing
adjective satellite
• constituting a copy or imitation of something
Example sentence • He mocks his classmates for not being as smart as him.
4 1 noun n noun
• hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of socks.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
adjective satellite
• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
Example sentence • I need to buy some more chicken stock for the recipe.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • I need to unlock my phone to answer the call.
9 3 noun n noun
• any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
Example sentence • The hollyhock plants stood tall in the garden, displaying vibrant blossoms.
8 2 noun n noun
• steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock
verb
• make a sound like a clock or a timer
Example sentence • The clock on the wall goes ticktock .
9 2 noun n noun
• a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside
Example sentence • The boardwalk is crowded with tourists.
7 2 noun n noun
• narrow platform extending out into an auditorium
Example sentence • The models strutted confidently down the catwalk , showcasing the latest fashion designs.
9 2 noun n noun
• a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
Example sentence • The children waited for the traffic to stop before crossing the crosswalk .
6 2 noun n noun
• haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp
Example sentence • He dyed his mohawk bright pink.
6 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• utter a harsh abrupt scream
Example sentence • The loud squawk of the parrot woke me up.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
Example sentence • I saw a deer grazing in the field and hiding behind a stalk .
7 2 noun n noun
• solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil
Example sentence • The bedrock of the company's success is its loyal customer base.
4 1 noun n noun
• a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring
Example sentence • I ordered a pint of bock at the pub.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The farmer used a bullock to plow the fields.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
adverb
• as completely as possible
Example sentence • He placed a chock behind the wheel of the car to keep it from rolling down the hill.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
verb
• release color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabric
Example sentence • She cooked a hearty stew in her favorite crock .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
verb
• leave as a guarantee in return for money
Example sentence • He injured his hock while playing football.
9 2 noun n noun
• any animals kept for use or profit
Example sentence • Sheep are commonly raised as livestock for their wool and meat.
7 2 noun n noun
• a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut
Example sentence • I forgot the combination to the padlock on my locker.
7 2 noun n noun
• European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
Example sentence • The peacock spread its feathers in a magnificent display.
7 2 noun n noun
• a merciless usurer in a play by Shakespeare
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
verb
• embellish by sewing in straight lines crossing each other diagonally
Example sentence • She wore a white smock while painting.
7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
Example sentence • They decided to get married and enter into wedlock .
8 2 noun n noun
• game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe
Example sentence • The woodcock is a type of migratory bird that is known for its distinctive mating flight.
5 1 verb, noun v, n
12 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
Example sentence • The doctor used electroshock therapy as a treatment for the patient's mental illness.
13 3 noun n noun
• a victim of ridicule or pranks
Example sentence • He became the laughingstock of the office after his bungled presentation.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • His explanation is pure poppycock .
8 2 noun n noun
• regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
Example sentence • The penstock regulates the flow of water from the reservoir to the turbine.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• Any of a range of disposable, resealable storage bags that are fastened by a pair of interlocking plastic flanges.
Example sentence • I used a ziplock to store my sandwich.
3 1 noun n noun
• black-and-white short-necked web-footed diving bird of northern seas
Example sentence • The puffin is a type of auk that is known for its brightly colored beak.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • Jack climbed up the beanstalk and reached the giant's castle.
8 2 noun n noun
• a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
verb
• perform the cakewalk dance
Example sentence • The math test was a cakewalk for him because he had studied extensively.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
Example sentence • I need to buy caulk to fill in the gaps around the bathtub.
9 2 noun n noun
• the stalk of a corn plant
Example sentence • The cornstalks swayed in the breeze.
4 1 verb v noun
• an awkward stupid person
verb
• look with amazement; look stupidly
Example sentence • She couldn't help but gawk at the beautiful sunset.
7 2 noun n noun
• large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
Example sentence • The goshawk is a large bird of prey.
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