joseph 6 2 noun n noun • leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
• (Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt
• (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus
mischief 8 2 noun n noun • reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
• the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
kerchief 8 2 noun n noun • a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
sheriff 7 2 noun n noun • the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
caliph 6 2 noun n noun • the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
dandruff 8 2 noun n noun • a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp
• loose scales shed from the scalp
plaintiff 9 2 noun n noun • a person who brings an action in a court of law
tariff 6 2 noun n noun • a government tax on imports or exports
woodruff 8 2 noun n noun • Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
• any plant of the genus Asperula
aleph 5 2 noun n noun • the 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
mastiff 7 2 noun n noun • an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
pontiff 7 2 noun n noun • the head of the Roman Catholic Church
chef 4 1 noun n noun • a professional cook
chief joseph 11 3 noun n noun • leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
francis joseph 13 4 adjective adj noun • emperor of Austria and king of Hungary; was defeated by Napoleon III at the battle of Magenta (1830-1916)
franz joseph 11 3 noun n noun • emperor of Austria and king of Hungary; was defeated by Napoleon III at the battle of Magenta (1830-1916)
saint joseph 11 3 noun n noun • a Christian holy day, it is the feast day of St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• a town in northwest Missouri on the Missouri River; in the 19th century it became the eastern terminus of the pony express
st. joseph 8 2 noun n noun • a town in northwest Missouri on the Missouri River; in the 19th century it became the eastern terminus of the pony express
• the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
motif 5 2 noun n noun • a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
• a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
• a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
eff 3 1 verb, noun v, n verb • have sexual intercourse with
penknife 8 2 noun n noun • a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
ref 3 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun • (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
def 3 1 noun • Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
• A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
• A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
• (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
• A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
• The action or process of defining.
• The act of defining; determination of the limits.
• A product of defining.
• The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
• Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
• Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
• Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
• The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
• A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
• A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
adverb • Without question and beyond doubt.
• In a definite manner; decisively.
adjective • Excellent; very good
chief 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a person who is in charge
• a person who exercises control over workers
• the head of a tribe or clan
adjective satellite • most important element
thief 5 1 noun n noun • a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
clef 4 1 noun n noun • a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it
tref 4 1 noun n adjective satellite • not conforming to dietary laws
beef 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • cattle that are reared for their meat
• meat from an adult domestic bovine
• informal terms for objecting
belief 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • any cognitive content held as true
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
brief 5 1 adjective adj noun • a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
• a condensed written summary or abstract
adjective satellite • of short duration or distance
• concise and succinct
• (of clothing) very short
verb • give essential information to someone
deaf 4 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective • lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
noun • people who have severe hearing impairments
adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
verb • make or render deaf
grief 5 1 noun n noun • intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
• something that causes great unhappiness
leaf 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
• a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
• hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
verb • look through a book or other written material
• turn over pages
• produce leaves, of plants
reef 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
• a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
• one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind
verb • lower and bring partially inboard
• roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
• reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
relief 6 2 noun n noun • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
• (law) redress awarded by a court
• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
• assistance in time of difficulty
• a pause for relaxation
• a change for the better
• aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
• sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
• the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
handkerchief 12 3 noun n noun • a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
teff 4 1 noun n noun • an African grass economically important as a cereal grass (yielding white flour of good quality) as well as for forage and hay
alef 4 2 noun n
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gonef 5 2
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kef 3 1 noun n noun • A kind of cannabis smoked in Morocco and Algeria, for narcotic or intoxicating effect.
• The state of relaxed stupor induced by cannabis.
• The trichome of marijuana, a green powdery substance that falls from dry marijuana high in THC and other cannabinoid compounds.
debrief 7 2 verb, noun v, n verb • put someone through a debriefing and make him report
sharif 6 2 noun n noun • A traditional Arab tribal title given to those who serve as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets.
overrife 8 3 adjective adj
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aperitif 8 4 noun n noun • alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
disbelief 9 3 noun n noun • doubt about the truth of something
• a rejection of belief
broadleaf 9 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite • having relatively broad rather than needlelike or scalelike leaves
fief 4 1 noun n noun • a piece of land held under the feudal system
flyleaf 7 2 noun n noun • a blank leaf in the front or back of a book
khalif 6 2 noun n noun • the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
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