5 1 noun n noun
• German physicist who was the first to produce electromagnetic waves artificially (1857-1894)
Example sentence • The frequency of the sound wave is measured in hertz .
9 2 noun n noun
• outlying areas (as of a city or town)
Example sentence • Our new house is on the outskirts of town.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • She blurts out the answer before anyone else can respond.
6 1 noun n noun
• variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz
Example sentence • Some cherts can be used as a raw material for making stone tools.
5 1 noun
• the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
adjective satellite
• (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
verb
• talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
Example sentence • She flirts with every guy she meets.
5 1 verb v noun
• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
adjective satellite
• suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
Example sentence • Running too much hurts my legs.
6 1 noun n noun
• a garment worn on the upper half of the body
Example sentence • I bought three new shirts .
6 1 noun n noun
• cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
verb
• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example sentence • The schoolgirls wore plaid skirts as part of their uniform.
6 1 verb v noun
• the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
verb
• gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
Example sentence • He spurts water from the hose to clean the car.
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone who is small and insignificant
verb
• cause to come out in a squirt
Example sentence • He used a few squirts of ketchup on his hamburger.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• engaged in or accustomed to close observation
noun
• condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
verb
• warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
Example sentence • The weather alerts warned of possible thunderstorms in the area.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • She asserts her authority by making confident decisions.
6 2 verb v verb
• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Example sentence • She averts her gaze when he walks by.
8 2 noun n noun
• a dish served as the last course of a meal
Example sentence • I love eating desserts after dinner.
7 2 verb v verb
• turn aside; turn away from
Example sentence • She diverts her attention to her phone whenever she is bored.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • She exerts a lot of effort in her studies.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
verb
• put or introduce into something
Example sentence • She purchased a pack of inserts to add to her photo album.
9 2 verb v verb
• strengthen or make more firm
Example sentence • He reasserts his authority by making all the major decisions.
7 2 verb v verb
• go back to a previous state
Example sentence • He always reverts to his old habits when he's stressed.
8 2 verb v verb
• cause the downfall of; of rulers
Example sentence • He subverts the traditional gender roles in his novel.
8 2 noun n noun
• a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
verb
• contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement
Example sentence • I love going to concerts and experiencing live music.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
verb
• change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
Example sentence • The converts to the new religion were warmly welcomed into the community.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• (usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment
verb
• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
Example sentence • She dreamt of crossing the deserts on camelback.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
verb
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentence • Some people believe that all perverts are dangerous and should be avoided.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • I bought a couple of new miniskirts for summer.
11 2 noun n noun
• nightclothes worn by men
Example sentence • She bought new nightshirts for the whole family.
11 2 noun n noun
• cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity
Example sentence • I bought three new sweatshirts for the winter.
11 3 noun n noun
• a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
Example sentence • I need to buy some new undershirts for the summer.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • He enjoyed the comforts of a cozy fireplace and a soft armchair.
4 1 noun n noun
• (usually in plural) A fragment; a scrap of leftover food; any remainder; a piece of refuse.
Example sentence • He carefully sorted through the orts on his plate before leaving the restaurant.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Underpants, type of underwear worn in skin contact with the hip portion of the body, small enough to be worn invisibly under shorts. Typically refers to male, not female, underpants.
Example sentence • He wore his undershorts underneath his jeans.
5 1 noun n
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5 1 noun n noun
• Death; especially, the death of game in hunting.
Example sentence • The morts were laid to rest in a solemn ceremony.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A pair of shorts designed to look like a skirt via the addition of a panel of fabric.
Example sentence • She wore a pair of skorts to the tennis match.
6 1 verb v verb
• indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
Example sentence • He snorts when he laughs too hard.
5 1 noun n noun
• (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
Example sentence • The injured party filed a lawsuit to seek compensation for the torts committed against them.
6 1 noun n
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6 2 verb v noun
• the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed
verb
• terminate before completion
Example sentence • She aborts her plan to go on a vacation due to work commitments.
8 2 noun n noun
• an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
Example sentence • The airports of Hong Kong and Dubai are known for their modern infrastructure.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I love eating allsorts , especially the licorice ones.
7 2 verb v verb
• keep company with; hang out with
Example sentence • The store assorts its products by color and size.
8 2 noun n noun
• Any of several perennial herbs, classified in genera Bistorta, Persicaria, or Polygonum, having spikes of pink flowers.
Example sentence • Wild bistorts grow in moist meadows and marshes.
8 2 noun n noun
• garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles
Example sentence • Our house has two carports for parking our vehicles.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The little girl cavorts in the meadow, chasing butterflies.
7 2 noun n noun
• a company of companions or supporters
Example sentence • The cohorts of soldiers marched in formation.
8 2 verb v verb
• behave well or properly
Example sentence • His behavior comports with the company's values.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the husband or wife of a reigning monarch
verb
• keep company with; hang out with
Example sentence • She consorts with the wrong crowd.
8 2 verb v verb
• twist and press out of shape
Example sentence • She contorts her body into a pretzel shape during yoga class.
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