noise 5 1 noun n noun • sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
• the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
• electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
• a loud outcry of protest or complaint
• incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks
• the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan
counterpoise 12 3 noun n noun • a weight that balances another weight
verb • constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
turquoise 9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate
• a shade of blue tinged with green
equipoise 9 3 noun n noun • equality of distribution
poise 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second
• a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
• great coolness and composure under strain
verb • be motionless, in suspension
• prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult
• cause to be balanced or suspended
• hold or carry in equilibrium
tortoise 8 2 noun n noun • usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid areas except Australia and Antarctica
framboise 9 2 noun n noun • the common European raspberry; fruit red or orange
porpoise 8 2 noun n noun • any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
vichyssoise 11 3 noun n noun • a creamy potato soup flavored with leeks and onions; usually served cold
hoise 5 1 verb v
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alloys 6 2 noun n noun • a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
• the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
verb • lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
• make an alloy of
beachboys 9 2 noun n
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bellboys 8 2 noun n noun • someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels
borzois 7 2 noun n noun • tall fast-moving dog breed
decoys 6 2 noun n noun • a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
• something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
verb • lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
enjoys 6 2 verb v verb • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
• have benefit from
• get pleasure from
• have for one's benefit
• take delight in
envoys 6 2 noun n noun • a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
• someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
• a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry
hautboys 8 2 noun n noun • a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
highboys 8 2 noun n noun • a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
houseboys 9 3 noun n noun • A male domestic servant.
hoys 4 1 noun n noun • a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
hyracoids 9 3 noun n
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killjoys 8 2 noun n noun • someone who spoils the pleasure of others
kolhozy 7 3 noun n
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lowboys 7 2 noun n noun • a low chest or table with drawers and supported on four legs
maccaboys 9 3 noun n
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newsboys 8 2 noun n noun • a boy who delivers newspapers
overjoys 8 3 verb v verb • cause to feel extremely joyful or happy
ovoids 6 2 noun n noun • an egg-shaped object
adjective satellite • rounded like an egg
redeploys 9 3 verb v reemploys 9 2 verb v reenjoys 8 2
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savoys 6 2 noun • head of soft crinkly leaves
• a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
shamoys 7 2 noun n
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tannoys 7 2 verb, noun v, n teapoys 7 2 noun n noun • Originally, a three-legged decorative stand or table; sometimes also having a tea chest for holding a tea service.
tepoys 6 2
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travoises 9 3 noun n
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troys 5 1 noun • an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War
• a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
turkois 7 2 adjective adj
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turquois 8 2 noun n
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genoise 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • rich and delicate Italian sponge cake
antinoise 9 3 adjective adj noun • A sound wave, of the same amplitude but of opposite phase to that of an unwanted sound, that can neutralize the unwanted sound using destructive interference.
adjective • Intended to reduce environmental noise.
• Capable of neutralizing a noise.
mispoise 8 2 verb, noun v, n
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nicoise 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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travoise 8 2 noun n
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avoirdupois 11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
• excess bodily weight
superalloys 11 4 noun n noun • Any of several high-performance alloys that are resistant to high temperatures
bourgeoise 10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • A female member of the bourgeoisie; a wealthy woman
dacquoise 9 3 noun n noun • A dessert cake made with layers of almond and hazelnut meringue and whipped cream or buttercream, typically served chilled with fruit.
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