face 4 1 verb, noun v, 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
grace 5 1 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
space 5 1 noun 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
ace 3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, 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)
embrace 7 2 verb, noun v, n 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
pace 4 2 verb, noun v, n 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
replace 7 2 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
race 4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj 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
place 5 1 verb, noun v, 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
base 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • installation from which a military force initiates operations
• a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries
• lowest support of a structure
• a place that the runner must touch before scoring
• the bottom or lowest part
• (anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment
• a lower limit
• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
• a support or foundation
• a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA)
• any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
• the bottom side of a geometric figure from which the altitude can be constructed
• the most important or necessary part of something
• (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
• the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end
• (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
• the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
• the principal ingredient of a mixture
• a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit
• (electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector
adjective satellite • serving as or forming a base
• of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
• (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal
• not adhering to ethical or moral principles
• having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
• illegitimate
• debased; not genuine
verb • use as a basis for; found on
• situate as a center of operations
• use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes
case 4 1 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
brace 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a support that steadies or strengthens something else
• two items of the same kind
• a set of two similar things considered as a unit
• either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
• a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
• elastic straps that hold trousers up
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
• a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
• a structural member used to stiffen a framework
verb • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult
• support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
• support by bracing
• cause to be alert and energetic
disgrace 8 2 noun n noun • a state of dishonor
verb • bring shame or dishonor upon
• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
• damage the reputation of
fireplace 9 2 noun n noun • an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
someplace 9 2 adverb, noun adv, n adverb • in or at or to some place
trace 5 1 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
chase 5 1 verb, noun v, n 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
anyplace 8 3 adverb • at or in or to any place
birthplace 10 2 noun n noun • the place where someone was born
• where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
commonplace 11 3 adjective adj noun • a trite or obvious remark
adjective satellite • completely ordinary and unremarkable
• not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
marketplace 11 3 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
misplace 8 2 verb v verb • place (something) where one cannot find it again
• place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position
workplace 9 2 noun n noun • a place where work is done
boniface 8 3 noun n noun • (Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
• the owner or manager of an inn
apace 5 2 adverb adv adverb • (poetic, literary) quickly
• with speed
backspace 9 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the typewriter key used for back spacing
verb • hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
displace 8 2 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
everyplace 10 3 adverb, noun adv, n adverb • to or in any or all places; pronoun, location; quantifier: universal
headspace 9 2 noun n noun • the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing
outpace 7 2 verb v retrace 7 2 verb v verb • to go back over again
• reassemble mentally
scapegrace 10 2 noun n noun • a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
showplace 9 2 noun n noun • a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty
subspace 8 2 noun n noun • a space that is contained within another space
workspace 9 2 noun n noun • space allocated for your work (as in an office)
homeplace 9 3 noun n
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interspace 10 3 noun n noun • A space or interval between two things; an interstice
verb • To place (things) spaced out between other things.
• To sow or seed (an area) with things spaced out between other things.
blackface 9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro
interface 9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
• (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system
• the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
• (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
lace 4 1 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)
mace 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • an official who carries a mace of office
• (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
• spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
• a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority
shoelace 8 2 noun n noun • a lace used for fastening shoes
st. boniface 10 3 noun n noun • (Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
emplace 7 2 verb v verb • provide a new emplacement for guns
• put into place or position
headrace 8 2 noun n noun • a waterway that feeds water to a mill or water wheel or turbine
footpace 8 2 noun n noun • A walking pace or step.
• A dais, or elevated platform; the highest step of the altar; a landing in a staircase.
horserace 9 3 noun n
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misspace 8 2 verb v
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outplace 8 2 adverb adv
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preplace 8 2
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