8 2 noun
n
noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • Soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
7 1 noun
n
noun
• a long seat for more than one person
verb
• take out of a game; of players
Example sentence • The park was filled with people sitting on benches , enjoying the sunny day.
7 1 noun
n
noun
• informal terms for a (young) woman
Example sentence • The pirates had a crew of 20 wenches .
10 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The company entrenches itself in the market by offering unique products.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
noun
• United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
Example sentence • The children collected bunches of colorful balloons at the fair.
7 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an impression that something might be the case
verb
• round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
Example sentence • She hunches her shoulders when she's feeling nervous.
7 1 noun
n
Example sentence • I always bring my own lunches to work.
7 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (boxing) a blow with the fist
verb
• deliver a quick blow to
Example sentence • He was taken to the hospital after receiving several punches to the face.
8 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
Example sentence • The company launches its new product line tomorrow.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• assets in the form of money
Example sentence • I need to review my finances before I make any major purchases.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
adjective satellite
• being ahead of time or need
verb
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentence • Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • He had to replace the lenses in his glasses.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example sentence • He carefully studied the nuances of the painting.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
12 4 noun
n
noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • Modern apartments are often equipped with various conveniences such as dishwashers and air conditioning.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a request to be present
verb
• call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Example sentence • The police issued several summonses for parking violations.
8 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• combination of breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning
verb
• eat a meal in the late morning
Example sentence • We had delicious brunches at the café every Sunday.
7 1 noun
n
noun
• any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Example sentence • The backyard is filled with colorful finches chirping happily.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
verb
• gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow
Example sentence • The ski resort closed due to the threat of avalanches .
8 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a division of some larger or more complex organization
verb
• grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
Example sentence • I saw a bird perched on one of the branches of the tree.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The vending machine dispenses snacks.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
verb
• reduce the estimated value of something
Example sentence • I need to keep track of my monthly expenses .
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • He fences in his backyard to keep the dog from running away.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
Example sentence • I saw a flock of goldfinches flying over the field.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Example sentence • He was charged with multiple criminal offenses .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of giving a false appearance
Example sentence • He invited her to dinner under false pretenses .
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a general conscious awareness
verb
• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
Example sentence • She closed her eyes and relied on her other senses to navigate the dark room.
8 1 verb
v
verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
8 1 verb
v
verb
• drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
Example sentence • He drenches the plants with water each morning.
8 1 verb
v
verb
• To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.
7 1 noun
n
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8 1 noun
n
noun
• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Example sentence • The stenches from the garbage cans outside the building were unbearable.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • She had a series of unexplained absences from work.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Example sentence • She was thrilled when she received multiple acceptances from different universities.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• personal knowledge or information about someone or something
Example sentence • I have many acquaintances from my college days.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
Example sentence • His allegiances lie with his family above all else.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • The two countries formed military alliances to defend each other.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
verb
• put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example sentence • Kids should learn to manage their allowances wisely.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
Example sentence • The ambulances rushed to the scene of the car accident.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• make known; make an announcement
Example sentence • The company announces a new product launch.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Example sentence • The constant buzzing of a fly is one of life's little annoyances .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Example sentence • I need to buy new appliances for my kitchen.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Example sentence • He gave me assurances that everything would be fine.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
verb
• bring into balance or equilibrium
Example sentence • I need to check my bank balances before making a purchase.
12 5 noun
n
Example sentence • The organization relies on the benevolences of generous donors.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms
Example sentence • Many universities offer degree programs in biosciences .
7 2 verb
v
noun
• the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • The basketball bounces up and down on the court.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example sentence • The castle had strong defenses to protect against enemy attacks.
9 3 verb
v
Example sentence • She denounces social injustice at every opportunity.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There are noticeable differences between the two paintings.
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