displaces 9 3 verb v verb • cause to move, usually with force or pressure
• take the place of or have precedence over
• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
• cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
braces 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
replaces 8 3 verb v verb • substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
• take the place or move into the position of
• put something back where it belongs
• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
places 6 2 noun n noun • a point located with respect to surface features of some region
• any area set aside for a particular purpose
• an abstract mental location
• a general vicinity
• the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
• a particular situation
• where you live at a particular time
• a job in an organization
• the particular portion of space occupied by something
• proper or designated social situation
• a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
• the passage that is being read
• proper or appropriate position or location
• a public square with room for pedestrians
• an item on a list or in a sequence
• a blank area
verb • put into a certain place or abstract location
• place somebody in a particular situation or location
• assign a rank or rating to
• assign a location to
• to arrange for
• take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal
• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
• recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
• assign to (a job or a home)
• locate
• estimate
• identify the location or place of
• make an investment
• assign to a station
• finish second or better in a horse or dog race
• sing a note with the correct pitch
embraces 8 3 verb v noun • the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
• the state of taking in or encircling
• a close affectionate and protective acceptance
verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
dispenses 9 3 verb v verb • administer or bestow, as in small portions
• grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
• give or apply (medications)
misprices 9 3 verb v
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responses 9 3 noun n noun • a result
• a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
• the manner in which something is greeted
• a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
• the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
• the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
splices 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
• joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together
verb • join the ends of
• perform a marriage ceremony
• join together so as to form new genetic combinations
• join by interweaving strands
races 5 2 noun n noun • any competition
• a contest of speed
• people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
• (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
• the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
• a canal for a current of water
verb • move hurridly
• compete in a race
• to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
• cause to move fast or to rush or race
expanses 8 3 noun n noun • a wide scope
• the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
• a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky
expenses 8 3 noun n noun • amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
• a detriment or sacrifice
• money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer
verb • reduce the estimated value of something
splashes 8 3 verb v noun • the sound like water splashing
• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
• a small quantity of something moist or liquid
• a patch of bright color
• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
• the act of scattering water about haphazardly
verb • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
• walk through mud or mire
• dash a liquid upon or against
• mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered
• make a splashing sound
• soil or stain with a splashed liquid
• strike and dash about in a liquid
expresses 9 3 verb v noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
• rapid transport of goods
adjective satellite • not tacit or implied
• without unnecessary stops
verb • give expression to
• articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
• serve as a means for expressing something
• indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
• manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
• obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
• send by rapid transport or special messenger service
graces 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
• (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
• elegance and beauty of movement or expression
• a sense of propriety and consideration for others
• a disposition to kindness and compassion
• a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor
• a short prayer of thanks before a meal
• (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
• be beautiful to look at
matchboxes 10 3 noun n noun • a box for holding matches
services 8 3 noun n noun • performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
bases 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a relation that provides the foundation for something
• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
• the most important or necessary part of something
circumstances 13 4 noun n noun • your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
• a person's financial situation (good or bad)
aces 4 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
• proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
• one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
• a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey
• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
• a serve that the receiver is unable to reach
adjective satellite • of the highest quality
verb • succeed at easily
• score an ace against
• play (a hole) in one stroke
• serve an ace against (someone)
laces 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
• a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
verb • spin, wind, or twist together
• make by braiding or interlacing
• do lacework
• draw through eyes or holes
• add alcohol to (beverages)
paces 5 2 verb v noun • the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
• the distance covered by a step
• the relative speed of progress or change
• a step in walking or running
• the rate of some repeating event
• a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
verb • walk with slow or fast paces
• go at a pace
• measure (distances) by pacing
• regulate or set the pace of
blazes 6 2 verb v noun • a strong flame that burns brightly
• a cause of difficulty and suffering
• noisy and unrestrained mischief
• a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
• a light-colored marking
verb • shine brightly and intensively
• shoot rapidly and repeatedly
• burn brightly and intensely
• move rapidly and as if blazing
• indicate by marking trees with blazes
faces 5 2 noun n noun • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
• the feelings expressed on a person's face
• the general outward appearance of something
• the striking or working surface of an implement
• a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
• a surface forming part of the outside of an object
• the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
• the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
• a contorted facial expression
• a specific size and style of type within a type family
• status in the eyes of others
• impudent aggressiveness
• a vertical surface of a building or cliff
verb • deal with (something unpleasant) head on
• oppose, as in hostility or a competition
• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
• be opposite
• turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
• present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
• turn so as to expose the face
• line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
• cover the front or surface of
spaces 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
• an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)
• an area reserved for some particular purpose
• any location outside the Earth's atmosphere
• a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
• the interval between two times
• a blank area
• one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff
• (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences
verb • place at intervals
traces 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a just detectable amount
• an indication that something has been present
• a suggestion of some quality
• a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image
• either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree
• a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicle
verb • follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
• make a mark or lines on a surface
• to go back over again
• pursue or chase relentlessly
• discover traces of
• make one's course or travel along a path; travel or pass over, around, or along
• copy by following the lines of the original drawing on a transparent sheet placed upon it; make a tracing of
• read with difficulty
basses 6 2 noun n noun • the lowest part of the musical range
• the lean flesh of a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae
• the lowest part in polyphonic music
• any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus)
• nontechnical name for any of numerous edible marine and freshwater spiny-finned fishes
• an adult male singer with the lowest voice
• the lowest adult male singing voice
• the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments
adjective satellite • having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
birthplaces 11 3 noun n noun • the place where someone was born
• where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
workplaces 10 3 noun n noun • a place where work is done
scratches 9 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
• a depression scratched or carved into a surface
• informal terms for money
• a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
• dry mash for poultry
• a harsh noise made by scraping
• poor handwriting
• (golf) a handicap of zero strokes
• an indication of damage
verb • cause friction
• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
• postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
• remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
• gather (money or other resources) together over time
• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
marketplaces 12 4 noun n noun • the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
• an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
shoelaces 9 3 noun n noun • a lace used for fastening shoes
bunches 7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun • United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
erases 6 3 verb v verb • remove from memory or existence
• remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
• wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
fireplaces 10 4 noun n noun • an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
surfaces 8 3 verb, noun v, n adjective • on the surface
noun • the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
• the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
• the outermost level of the land or sea
• a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
• information that has become public
• a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
verb • come to the surface
• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
• appear or become visible; make a showing
glasses 7 2 noun n noun • (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
starches 8 2 noun n noun • foodstuff rich in natural starch (especially potatoes, rice, bread)
cases 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an occurrence of something
• a special set of circumstances
• a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
• the actual state of things
• a portable container for carrying several objects
• a person requiring professional services
• a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
• a problem requiring investigation
• a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument
• the quantity contained in a case
• nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence
• a specific state of mind that is temporary
• a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
• a specific size and style of type within a type family
• an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
• the housing or outer covering of something
• the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
• (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers
• bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
• a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
verb • look over, usually with the intention to rob
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
chases 6 2 verb v noun • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
• United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873)
• a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time
verb • go after with the intent to catch
• pursue someone sexually or romantically
• cut a groove into
• cut a furrow into a columns
clubhouses 10 3 noun n noun • a building that is occupied by a social club
sponges 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
• someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
• a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
• primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
verb • wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
• ask for and get free; be a parasite
• erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard
• soak up with a sponge
• gather sponges, in the ocean
breeches 8 2 noun n noun • (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
discloses 9 3 verb v verb • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
• reveal to view as by removing a cover
discourses 10 2 verb, noun v, n noun • extended verbal expression in speech or writing
• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
verb • to consider or examine in speech or writing
• carry on a conversation
• talk at length and formally about a topic
distresses 10 3 verb v noun • psychological suffering
• a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
• extreme physical pain
• the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
verb • bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
• cause mental pain to
pluses 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • A positive quantity.
• An asset or useful addition.
• A plus sign: +.
verb • To add; to subject to addition.
• (often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.
• To improve.
• To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.
• (sales) To sell additional related items with an original purchase.
• To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation.
• (social media) To give a mark of approval on Google+.
• To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring.
• (optometry) To increase a correction.
surpluses 9 3 noun n noun • a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required
sunglasses 10 3 noun n noun • (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
appraises 9 3 verb v verb • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
• consider in a comprehensive way
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