shades 6 1 noun n noun • (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
• (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
charades 8 2 noun n noun • guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess
blades 6 1 noun n noun • especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
• a dashing young man
• something long and thin resembling a blade of grass
• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
• a cut of beef from the shoulder blade
• a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)
• the part of the skate that slides on the ice
• flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
• the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
decades 7 2 noun n noun • a period of 10 years
• the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
grades 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a body of students who are taught together
• a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
• the gradient of a slope or road or other surface
• one-hundredth of a right angle
• a degree of ablaut
• a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
• the height of the ground on which something stands
• a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
• a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
verb • assign a rank or rating to
• level to the right gradient
• assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
• determine the grade of or assign a grade to
pomades 7 2 noun n noun • hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment
verb • apply pomade to (hair)
tirades 7 2 noun n noun • a speech of violent denunciation
palisades 9 3 noun n noun • fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
verb • surround with a wall in order to fortify
cascades 8 2 noun n noun • a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range
abrades 7 2 verb v verb • wear away
• rub hard or scrub
aggrades 8 2 verb v verb • build up to a level by depositing sediment
arcades 7 2 noun n noun • a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
• a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
blockades 9 2 noun n noun • a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
• prevents access or progress
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
• render unsuitable for passage
• obstruct access to
• impose a blockade on
brigades 8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions
verb • form or unite into a brigade
brocades 8 2 noun n noun • thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
verb • weave a design into (textiles)
degrades 8 2 verb v verb • reduce the level of land, as by erosion
• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
evades 6 2 verb v verb • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
• escape, either physically or mentally
• practice evasion
• use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
fades 5 1 verb v noun • a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
• gradually ceasing to be visible
verb • become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
• lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
• disappear gradually
• become feeble
grenades 8 2 noun n noun • a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
invades 7 2 verb v verb • march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
• to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate
• occupy in large numbers or live on a host
• penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way
irades 6 2 noun n noun • A decree issued by a Muslim ruler.
jades 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
• a woman adulterer
• a light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green
• an old or over-worked horse
adjective satellite • of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
• exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
lades 5 1 verb, noun v, n verb • remove with or as if with a ladle
• fill or place a load on
misgrades 9 2 verb v
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monades 7 2 noun n
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nightshades 11 2 noun n noun • any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit
outtrades 9 2 verb v
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parades 7 2 noun n noun • a ceremonial procession including people marching
• an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things
• a visible display
verb • walk ostentatiously
• march in a procession in a public place
passades 8 2 noun n noun • A pass or thrust.
• A turn or course of a horse backward or forward on the same spot of ground.
pervades 8 2 verb v verb • spread or diffuse through
prefades 8 2
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regrades 8 2 verb v verb • To grade again, give a new grade or grading to.
• To regroup or reassign.
• To change the classification of (potentially secret documentation).
• To retire or recede.
reinvades 9 2 verb v sades 5 1 noun • French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814)
scalades 8 2 adjective adj
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spades 6 1 noun n noun • a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
• a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
verb • dig (up) with a spade
stades 6 1
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stockades 9 2 noun n noun • fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
• a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)
verb • surround with a stockade in order to fortify
sunshades 9 2 noun n noun • a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
• a handheld collapsible source of shade
switchblades 12 2 noun n noun • a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
trades 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
• the skilled practice of a practical occupation
• the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
• a particular instance of buying or selling
• people who perform a particular kind of skilled work
• steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator
• an equal exchange
verb • engage in the trade of
• turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase
• be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions
• exchange or give (something) in exchange for
• do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
unlades 7 2 verb v verb • remove the load from (a container or vehicle)
upgrades 8 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
• software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
• a reservation that is improved
• the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
• hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
• the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
verb • rate higher; raise in value or esteem
• to improve what was old or outdated
• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
• get better travel conditions
• give better travel conditions to
wades 5 1 verb v noun • English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
verb • walk (through relatively shallow water)
antitrades 10 3 noun • wind in the upper atmosphere blowing above but in the opposite direction from the trade winds
accolades 9 3 noun n noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
alidades 8 3 noun n noun • surveying instrument consisting of the upper movable part of a theodolite including the telescope and its attachments
• surveying instrument used with a plane table for drawing lines of sight on a distant object and for measuring angles
aquacades 9 3 noun n noun • An entertainment consisting of swimmers and divers performing to music
autocades 9 3
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balustrades 11 3 noun n noun • a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
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