sponge 6 1 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
expunge 7 2 verb v verb • remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
grunge 6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun • anything regarded as making something unclean
plunge 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a brief swim in water
• a steep and rapid fall
verb • thrust or throw into
• drop steeply
• dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
• begin with vigor
• cause to be immersed
• fall abruptly
• immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
• devote (oneself) fully to
lunge 5 1 verb v noun • the act of moving forward suddenly
• (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward
verb • make a thrusting forward movement
change 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
• the action of changing something
• the result of alteration or modification
• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
• a thing that is different
• a different or fresh set of clothes
• coins of small denomination regarded collectively
• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
• a difference that is usually pleasant
verb • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
• change clothes; put on different clothes
• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
• give to, and receive from, one another
• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
• become deeper in tone
• remove or replace the coverings of
arrange 7 2 verb v verb • put into a proper or systematic order
• make arrangements for
• plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
• set (printed matter) into a specific format
• arrange attractively
• adapt for performance in a different way
• arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
challenge 9 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a demanding or stimulating situation
• a call to engage in a contest or fight
• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
verb • take exception to
• issue a challenge to
• ask for identification
• raise a formal objection in a court of law
orange 6 2 noun n noun • round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
• a river in South Africa that flows generally westward to the Atlantic Ocean
• orange color or pigment; any of a range of colors between red and yellow
• any citrus tree bearing oranges
• any pigment producing the orange color
adjective satellite • of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange
fringe 6 1 noun n noun • the outside boundary or surface of something
• a part of the city far removed from the center
• one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
• a social group holding marginal or extreme views
• a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
• an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
verb • adorn with a fringe
• decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
strange 7 1 adjective adj adjective • being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
• relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
adjective satellite • not known before
chuck up the sponge 16 4 verb • give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
glass sponge 11 2 noun n noun • a siliceous sponge (with glassy spicules) of the class Hyalospongiae
loufah sponge 12 3 noun n noun • the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer
madeira sponge 13 4 noun n noun • a rich sponge cake with close texture; intended to be eaten with a glass of Madeira wine
victoria sponge 14 5 noun n noun • a cake consisting of two layers of sponge cake with a jelly filling in between
exchange 8 2 verb, noun v, n noun • chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
• a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
• the act of changing one thing for another thing
• the act of giving something in return for something received
• a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
• a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members
• (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)
• the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
• (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
• (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
verb • give to, and receive from, one another
• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
• hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent
• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
• exchange a penalty for a less severe one
range 5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
• the limits within which something can be effective
• a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze
• a series of hills or mountains
• a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds
• a variety of different things or activities
• (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined
• the limit of capability
• a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
verb • change or be different within limits
• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
• have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun
• range or extend over; occupy a certain area
• lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
• feed as in a meadow or pasture
• let eat
• assign a rank or rating to
rearrange 9 3 verb v verb • put into a new order or arrangement
binge 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • any act of immoderate indulgence
• an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
verb • overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
• to watch a large amount of media in a single seating
cringe 6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame
• A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.
verb • draw back, as with fear or pain
• show submission or fear
hinge 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
• a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
verb • attach with a hinge
syringe 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
verb • spray or irrigate (a body part) with a syringe
twinge 6 1 noun n noun • a sudden sharp feeling
• a sharp stab of pain
verb • cause a stinging pain
• feel a sudden sharp, local pain
• squeeze tightly between the fingers
estrange 8 2 verb v verb • remove from customary environment or associations
• arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
prearrange 10 3 verb v verb • arrange beforehand
dinge 5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun • discoloration due to dirtiness
verb • make a dent or impression in
• make dingy
impinge 7 2 verb v verb • impinge or infringe upon
• advance beyond the usual limit
infringe 8 2 verb v verb • go against, as of rules and laws
• advance beyond the usual limit
lozenge 7 2 noun n noun • a small aromatic or medicated candy
• a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
scavenge 8 2 verb v verb • clean refuse from
• collect discarded material
• feed on carrion or refuse
• remove unwanted substances from
singe 5 1 verb v verb • burn superficially or lightly
• become superficially burned
tinge 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a slight but appreciable amount
• a pale or subdued color
verb • affect as in thought or feeling
• color lightly
unhinge 7 2 verb v verb • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
• remove the hinges from
whinge 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • A cry.
• A peevish complaint.
verb • To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
• To whine.
derange 7 2 verb v verb • derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane
• throw into great confusion or disorder
midrange 8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • The middle portion of a particular range.
overarrange 11 4 verb v
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astringe 8 2 verb v verb • constrict or bind or draw together
• become constricted or compressed
constringe 10 2 verb v verb • become tight or as if tight
swinge 6 1 verb v verb • burn superficially or lightly
befringe 8 2 verb v
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rechallenge 11 3 verb, noun v, n
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rehinge 7 2 verb v
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springe 7 1 verb • To sprinkle; to scatter.
• To catch in a springe; to ensnare.
muskellunge 11 3 noun n noun • flesh of very large North American pike; a game fish
• large (60 to 80 pounds) sport fish of North America
gunge 5 1 noun n
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spunge 6 1 verb v
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emplonge 8 2 noun n
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disponge 8 2
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