Set 9: Sni-Tre

Question 1

Verb; English

/ˈsnɪfəl/

Definition: To sniff repeatedly, typically because of a cold or fit of crying.

Sample Sentence: She began to /ˈsnɪfəl/ during the sad movie.

Answer 1

sniffle

Sample Sentence: She began to sniffle during the sad movie.

Question 2

Noun; English

/ˈsnɪpɪt/

Definition: A small piece or brief extract.

Sample Sentence: The article included a /ˈsnɪpɪt/ of their conversation.

Answer 2

snippet

Sample Sentence: The article included a snippet of their conversation.

Question 3

Verb; English

/snɪtʃ/

Definition: To inform on someone; to tell tales.

Sample Sentence: He didn’t want to /snɪtʃ/ on his friends.

Answer 3

snitch

Sample Sentence: He didn’t want to snitch on his friends.

Question 4

Adjective; English

/ˈsnoʊi/

Definition: Covered with, characterized by, or resembling snow.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈsnoʊi/ peaks of the mountains were breathtaking.

Answer 4

snowy

Sample Sentence: The snowy peaks of the mountains were breathtaking.

Question 5

Noun; Proto-Germanic

/soʊp/

Definition: A substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali.

Sample Sentence: I need to buy more /soʊp/ for the bathroom.

Answer 5

soap

Sample Sentence: I need to buy more soap for the bathroom.

Question 6

Noun; Latin

/ˈsəʊdə/

Definition: A carbonated soft drink.

Sample Sentence: He ordered a /ˈsəʊdə/ with his meal.

Answer 6

soda

Sample Sentence: He ordered a soda with his meal.

Question 7

Adjective; Middle English

/ˈsɒdən/

Definition: Saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.

Sample Sentence: After the rainstorm, his clothes were /ˈsɒdən/.

Answer 7

sodden

Sample Sentence: After the rainstorm, his clothes were sodden.

Question 8

Noun; Latin

/səˈlɪdɪti/

Definition: The quality or state of being firm or strong in structure.

Sample Sentence: The engineer assessed the /səˈlɪdɪti/ of the bridge.

Answer 8

solidity

Sample Sentence: The engineer assessed the solidity of the bridge.

Question 9

Verb; Latin

/sɒlv/

Definition: To find an answer to or explanation for something.

Sample Sentence: She managed to /sɒlv/ the puzzle.

Answer 9

solve

Sample Sentence: She managed to solve the puzzle.

Question 10

Determiner; English

/sʌm/

Definition: An unspecified amount or number of.

Sample Sentence: She wanted /sʌm/ more time to finish her homework.

Answer 10

some

Sample Sentence: She wanted some more time to finish her homework.

Question 11

Noun; French

/sɔːrˈbeɪ/

Definition: A dessert consisting of frozen fruit juice or flavored water and sugar.

Sample Sentence: For dessert, she chose a lemon /sɔːrˈbeɪ/.

Answer 11

sorbet

Sample Sentence: For dessert, she chose a lemon sorbet.

Question 12

Adjective; English

/ˈsɒri/

Definition: Feeling distress, especially through sympathy with someone else’s misfortune.

Sample Sentence: He was /ˈsɒri/ for the mistake he made.

Answer 12

sorry

Sample Sentence: He was sorry for the mistake he made.

Question 13

Noun; Old English

/suːp/

Definition: A liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water.

Sample Sentence: She served a hot bowl of /suːp/ for dinner.

Answer 13

soup

Sample Sentence: She served a hot bowl of soup for dinner.

Question 14

Adjective; English

/ˈspæŋɡld/

Definition: Decorated or covered with small, bright objects.

Sample Sentence: The costume was /ˈspæŋɡld/ with shiny sequins.

Answer 14

spangled

Sample Sentence: The costume was spangled with shiny sequins.

Question 15

Noun; Old French

/ˈspæn.jəl/

Definition: A breed of dog with long ears and a silky coat, often used as a hunting dog.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈspæn.jəl/ wagged its tail excitedly when it saw its owner.

Answer 15

Spaniel

Sample Sentence: The Spaniel wagged its tail excitedly when it saw its owner.

Question 16

Noun; Middle English

/spɑːrk/

Definition: A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire.

Sample Sentence: A /spɑːrk/ flew from the fireplace and landed on the carpet.

Answer 16

spark

Sample Sentence: A spark flew from the fireplace and landed on the carpet.

Question 17

Noun; Greek

/ˈspætʃʊlə/

Definition: A broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread, or lift material.

Sample Sentence: She used a /ˈspætʃʊlə/ to flip the pancakes.

Answer 17

spatula

Sample Sentence: She used a spatula to flip the pancakes.

Question 18

Noun; Latin

/spəˈsɪfɪsəti/

Definition: The quality of being specific rather than general.

Sample Sentence: The scientist emphasized the /spəˈsɪfɪsəti/ of the experiment’s conditions.

Answer 18

specificity

Sample Sentence: The scientist emphasized the specificity of the experiment’s conditions.

Question 19

Noun; Middle English

/spɛk/

Definition: A tiny spot or small piece.

Sample Sentence: There was a /spɛk/ of dust on the shelf.

Answer 19

speck

Sample Sentence: There was a speck of dust on the shelf.

Question 20

Adjective; Latin

/ˈspɛktrəl/

Definition: Of or like a ghost.

Sample Sentence: The abandoned house had a /ˈspɛktrəl/ appearance.

Answer 20

spectral

Sample Sentence: The abandoned house had a spectral appearance.

Question 21

Verb; Middle English

/spɪl/

Definition: To cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.

Sample Sentence: He accidentally /spɪl/ coffee on the table.

Answer 21

spill

Sample Sentence: He accidentally spill coffee on the table.

Question 22

Adjective; Latin

/ˈspaɪnəl/

Definition: Relating to the spine.

Sample Sentence: He suffered a /ˈspaɪnəl/ injury during the accident.

Answer 22

spinal

Sample Sentence: He suffered a spinal injury during the accident.

Question 23

Noun; Latin

/spaɪn/

Definition: The backbone; the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the lower back.

Sample Sentence: The doctor examined her /spaɪn/ carefully.

Answer 23

spine

Sample Sentence: The doctor examined her spine carefully.

Question 24

Adjective; English

/ˈspaɪtfəl/

Definition: Showing or caused by malice.

Sample Sentence: Her /ˈspaɪtfəl/ remarks hurt his feelings.

Answer 24

spiteful

Sample Sentence: Her spiteful remarks hurt his feelings.

Question 25

# Verb; Old Norse /splæʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To cause (a liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops. **Sample Sentence:** *She liked to /splæʃ/ water on her face in the morning.*

Answer 25

splash ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She liked to *splash* water on her face in the morning.

Question 26

# Noun; Old English /spuːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food. **Sample Sentence:** *She stirred her tea with a /spuːn/.*

Answer 26

spoon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She stirred her tea with a *spoon*.

Question 27

# Noun; Old English /spɒt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small round or roundish mark, differing in color or texture from the surface around it. **Sample Sentence:** *There's a /spɒt/ on your shirt.*

Answer 27

spot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There's a *spot* on your shirt.

Question 28

# Noun; English /ˈsprɛdʃiːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A document in which data is arranged in rows and columns of a grid and can be manipulated and used in calculations. **Sample Sentence:** *They updated the financial /ˈsprɛdʃiːt/ daily.*

Answer 28

spreadsheet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They updated the financial *spreadsheet* daily.

Question 29

# Noun; Old English /sprɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The season after winter and before summer, in which vegetation begins to appear. **Sample Sentence:** *The flowers bloom in the /sprɪŋ/.*

Answer 29

spring ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The flowers bloom in the *spring*.

Question 30

# Noun; English /spraɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An elf or fairy. **Sample Sentence:** *The garden was said to be home to a /spraɪt/.*

Answer 30

sprite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden was said to be home to a *sprite*.

Question 31

# Adjective; English /spraɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Active; lively. **Sample Sentence:** *The /spraɪ/ old man jogged every morning.*

Answer 31

spry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *spry* old man jogged every morning.

Question 32

# Verb; English /ˈskwɒbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To engage in a petty quarrel. **Sample Sentence:** *The siblings would often /ˈskwɒbl/ over toys.*

Answer 32

squabble ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The siblings would often *squabble* over toys.

Question 33

# Verb; English /skwɜːrm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort. **Sample Sentence:** *The child began to /skwɜːrm/ in his seat during the long lecture.*

Answer 33

squirm ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The child began to *squirm* in his seat during the long lecture.

Question 34

# Adjective; English /ˈsteɪdʒ.strʌk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Fascinated by the theater and the people involved in it. **Sample Sentence:** *As a child, she was /ˈsteɪdʒ.strʌk/ and dreamed of becoming an actress.*

Answer 34

stagestruck ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** As a child, she was *stagestruck* and dreamed of becoming an actress.

Question 35

# Noun; Old English /stɛərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another. **Sample Sentence:** *He climbed the /stɛərz/ to reach the attic.*

Answer 35

stairs ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He climbed the *stairs* to reach the attic.

Question 36

# Verb; Middle English /stɔːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To stop or cause to stop making progress. **Sample Sentence:** *The car began to /stɔːl/ on the hill.*

Answer 36

stall ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The car began to *stall* on the hill.

Question 37

# Noun; Latin /ˈstæmɪnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. **Sample Sentence:** *Running a marathon requires a lot of /ˈstæmɪnə/.*

Answer 37

stamina ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Running a marathon requires a lot of *stamina*.

Question 38

# Noun; English /stænˈdiː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who stands, especially in a place where others are seated. **Sample Sentence:** *The concert was so packed that there were many /stænˈdiːz/ in the back.*

Answer 38

standee ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The concert was so packed that there were many *standees* in the back.

Question 39

# Adjective; Old English /stɑːrk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Severe or bare in appearance or outline. **Sample Sentence:** *The /stɑːrk/ landscape was both beautiful and desolate.*

Answer 39

stark ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *stark* landscape was both beautiful and desolate.

Question 40

# Adjective; Old English /ˈstɛdi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. **Sample Sentence:** *She kept a /ˈstɛdi/ pace throughout the race.*

Answer 40

steady ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She kept a *steady* pace throughout the race.

Question 41

# Noun; English /ˈstiːmˌpʌŋk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A genre of science fiction that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. **Sample Sentence:** *The novel is a classic example of /ˈstiːmˌpʌŋk/ literature.*

Answer 41

steampunk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The novel is a classic example of *steampunk* literature.

Question 42

# Noun; Old English /stil/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A hard, strong, and durable metal alloy used in construction and manufacturing. **Sample Sentence:** *The building was supported by /stil/ beams.*

Answer 42

steel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The building was supported by *steel* beams.

Question 43

# Adjective; Greek /ˌstɛriəˈtɪpɪkl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. **Sample Sentence:** *The movie portrayed a /ˌstɛriəˈtɪpɪkl/ villain.*

Answer 43

stereotypical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The movie portrayed a *stereotypical* villain.

Question 44

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of excellent quality. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/ work earned him a promotion.*

Answer 44

sterling ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *sterling* work earned him a promotion.

Question 45

# Noun; Old English /stjuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan. **Sample Sentence:** *She made a hearty /stjuː/ for dinner.*

Answer 45

stew ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She made a hearty *stew* for dinner.

Question 46

# Noun; English /ˈstjuː.əd.ʃɪp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property. **Sample Sentence:** *He was praised for his /ˈstjuː.əd.ʃɪp/ of the environment.*

Answer 46

stewardship ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was praised for his *stewardship* of the environment.

Question 47

# Adjective; Old English /stɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not moving or making a sound. **Sample Sentence:** *The night was /stɪl/ and quiet.*

Answer 47

still ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The night was *still* and quiet.

Question 48

# Noun; Latin /ˈstʌmək/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs. **Sample Sentence:** *She complained of a /ˈstʌmək/ ache after the meal.*

Answer 48

stomach ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She complained of a *stomach* ache after the meal.

Question 49

# Verb; Old English /stʊd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To be in an upright position on one's feet. **Sample Sentence:** *She /stʊd/ at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the ocean.*

Answer 49

stood ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She *stood* at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the ocean.

Question 50

# Noun; Old English /stɔːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A place where goods are kept for sale. **Sample Sentence:** *She went to the /stɔːr/ to buy groceries.*

Answer 50

store ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She went to the *store* to buy groceries.

Question 51

# Noun; Old English /stɔrm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. **Sample Sentence:** *The /stɔrm/ caused widespread damage throughout the town.*

Answer 51

storm ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *storm* caused widespread damage throughout the town.

Question 52

# Noun; Old English /stræps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold something in place. **Sample Sentence:** *The bag was secured with leather /stræps/.*

Answer 52

straps ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bag was secured with leather *straps*.

Question 53

# Noun; Middle English /striːk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color. **Sample Sentence:** *There was a /striːk/ of lightning across the sky.*

Answer 53

streak ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There was a *streak* of lightning across the sky.

Question 54

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈstʌbərn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something. **Sample Sentence:** *He was as /ˈstʌbərn/ as a mule.*

Answer 54

stubborn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was as *stubborn* as a mule.

Question 55

# Noun; Italian /ˈstjuːdi.oʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A room where an artist, photographer, sculptor, etc., works. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist spent hours in her /ˈstjuːdi.oʊ/ creating her latest piece.*

Answer 55

studio ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist spent hours in her *studio* creating her latest piece.

Question 56

# Adjective; American English /stʌmpt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unable to answer or solve something. **Sample Sentence:** *The difficult question left him /stʌmpt/.*

Answer 56

stumped ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The difficult question left him *stumped*.

Question 57

# Verb; Latin /ˈstjuːpɪfaɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make someone unable to think or feel properly. **Sample Sentence:** *The news seemed to /ˈstjuːpɪfaɪ/ everyone in the room.*

Answer 57

stupefy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The news seemed to *stupefy* everyone in the room.

Question 58

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈstɜrdi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Strongly and solidly built. **Sample Sentence:** *The table was /ˈstɜrdi/ enough to hold all the dishes.*

Answer 58

sturdy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The table was *sturdy* enough to hold all the dishes.

Question 59

# Noun; American English /ˈsʌbweɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An underground railway, also known as a metro, serving a city. **Sample Sentence:** *He took the /ˈsʌbweɪ/ to work every day.*

Answer 59

subway ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He took the *subway* to work every day.

Question 60

# Adjective; English /ˈsuːtəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation. **Sample Sentence:** *She found a /ˈsuːtəbl/ dress for the occasion.*

Answer 60

suitable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She found a *suitable* dress for the occasion.

Question 61

# Noun; English /ˈsʌnˌsiːkər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Someone who enjoys spending time in the sun. **Sample Sentence:** *The beach was filled with /ˈsʌnˌsiːkər/s during the summer.*

Answer 61

sunseeker ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The beach was filled with *sunseekers* during the summer.

Question 62

# Verb; Middle English /sweɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side. **Sample Sentence:** *The trees began to /sweɪ/ gently in the wind.*

Answer 62

sway ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The trees began to *sway* gently in the wind.

Question 63

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Uncomfortably hot. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/ heat made everyone seek shade.*

Answer 63

sweltering ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *sweltering* heat made everyone seek shade.

Question 64

# Verb; Middle English /swuːp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To move rapidly downward through the air. **Sample Sentence:** *The eagle /swuːpt/ down to catch its prey.*

Answer 64

swoop ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The eagle *swooped* down to catch its prey.

Question 65

# Adjective; Greek /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product. **Sample Sentence:** *The jacket was made of /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ fibers.*

Answer 65

synthetic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The jacket was made of *synthetic* fibers.

Question 66

# Noun; Greek /ˈsɪstəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole. **Sample Sentence:** *The solar /ˈsɪstəm/ is vast and full of wonders.*

Answer 66

system ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The solar *system* is vast and full of wonders.

Question 67

# Noun; Latin /ˈteɪbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working. **Sample Sentence:** *The family gathered around the /ˈteɪbl/ for dinner.*

Answer 67

table ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The family gathered around the *table* for dinner.

Question 68

# Noun; Latin /ˈtælənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A natural aptitude or skill. **Sample Sentence:** *She has a /ˈtælənt/ for painting.*

Answer 68

talent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She has a *talent* for painting.

Question 69

# Noun; English /teɪlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Plural form of tale, meaning stories or narratives. **Sample Sentence:** *The book was filled with /teɪlz/ of adventure.*

Answer 69

tales ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The book was filled with *tales* of adventure.

Question 70

# Noun; British English /tɑːmæk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Material used for surfacing roads or other outdoor areas, consisting of crushed rock mixed with tar. **Sample Sentence:** *The plane landed smoothly on the /tɑːmæk/.*

Answer 70

tarmac ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The plane landed smoothly on the *tarmac*.

Question 71

# Verb; English /teɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To use a Taser on someone. **Sample Sentence:** *The officer had to /teɪz/ the suspect who was resisting arrest.*

Answer 71

tase ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The officer had to *tase* the suspect who was resisting arrest.

Question 72

# Adjective; English /ˈteɪstlɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking flavor or taste; insipid. **Sample Sentence:** *The dish was rather /ˈteɪstlɪs/ without the spices.*

Answer 72

tasteless ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dish was rather *tasteless* without the spices.

Question 73

# Adjective; Old English /ˈtɔː.ni/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of an orange-brown or yellowish-brown color. **Sample Sentence:** *The lion's /ˈtɔː.ni/ mane shone in the sunlight.*

Answer 73

tawny ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lion's *tawny* mane shone in the sunlight.

Question 74

# Noun; English /ˈtimˌwɜrk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. **Sample Sentence:** *The project succeeded due to excellent /ˈtimˌwɜrk/.*

Answer 74

teamwork ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The project succeeded due to excellent *teamwork*.

Question 75

# Verb; Middle English /tiːmd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To be full of or swarming with. **Sample Sentence:** *The pond /tiːmd/ with fish of all sizes.*

Answer 75

teemed ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pond *teemed* with fish of all sizes.

Question 76

# Noun; English /ˈtinˌeɪdʒərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Persons aged between 13 and 19 years. **Sample Sentence:** *The camp was full of /ˈtinˌeɪdʒərz/ enjoying their summer break.*

Answer 76

teenagers ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The camp was full of *teenagers* enjoying their summer break.

Question 77

# Verb; English /tɛl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To communicate information, facts, or news to someone in spoken or written words. **Sample Sentence:** *Can you /tɛl/ me the time?*

Answer 77

tell ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Can you *tell* me the time?

Question 78

# Noun; Old English /tɛn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The number equal to the sum of five and five; a set of ten items. **Sample Sentence:** *She counted to /tɛn/ before starting the game.*

Answer 78

ten ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She counted to *ten* before starting the game.

Question 79

# Noun; French /ˈtɛrɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small dog that is bred for hunting. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈtɛrɪər/ was full of energy and loved to play outside.*

Answer 79

terrier ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *terrier* was full of energy and loved to play outside.

Question 80

# Noun; Old English /ˈθɪkɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dense group of bushes or trees. **Sample Sentence:** *They found a clearing in the /ˈθɪkɪt/ to set up camp.*

Answer 80

thicket ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They found a clearing in the *thicket* to set up camp.

Question 81

# Noun; Old English /θɔrn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf. **Sample Sentence:** *He pricked his finger on a /θɔrn/ while picking roses.*

Answer 81

thorn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He pricked his finger on a *thorn* while picking roses.

Question 82

# Noun; Old English /θɔːts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Ideas or opinions produced by thinking. **Sample Sentence:** *He shared his /θɔːts/ on the matter during the meeting.*

Answer 82

thoughts ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He shared his *thoughts* on the matter during the meeting.

Question 83

# Noun; Old English /θʌmz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them. **Sample Sentence:** *He gave a /θʌmz/ up to show approval.*

Answer 83

thumbs ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He gave a *thumbs* up to show approval.

Question 84

# Noun; Old English /ˈθɜːrz.deɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The day of the week before Friday and following Wednesday. **Sample Sentence:** *We have a meeting scheduled for /ˈθɜːrz.deɪ/.*

Answer 84

Thursday ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We have a meeting scheduled for *Thursday*.

Question 85

# Verb; English /ˈtɪkld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To touch lightly so as to cause laughter or amusement. **Sample Sentence:** *The children were /ˈtɪkld/ by the clown's antics.*

Answer 85

tickled ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children were *tickled* by the clown's antics.

Question 86

# Noun; Middle English /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large cat species native to Asia, recognized for its pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/ prowled through the dense jungle.*

Answer 86

tiger ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *tiger* prowled through the dense jungle.

Question 87

# Adjective; Old English /taɪrd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In need of sleep or rest; weary. **Sample Sentence:** *After the long day, he felt /taɪrd/.*

Answer 87

tired ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** After the long day, he felt *tired*.

Question 88

# Adverb; Old English /təˈɡɛðər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** With or in proximity to another person or people. **Sample Sentence:** *They worked /təˈɡɛðər/ on the project.*

Answer 88

together ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They worked *together* on the project.

Question 89

# Adjective; Latin /ˈtɒlərəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Able to be endured; bearable. **Sample Sentence:** *The heat was /ˈtɒlərəbl/, but not comfortable.*

Answer 89

tolerable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The heat was *tolerable*, but not comfortable.

Question 90

# Noun; Old English /tuːlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Plural of tool; devices or implements used to carry out a particular function. **Sample Sentence:** *He kept all his /tuːlz/ in the garage.*

Answer 90

tools ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He kept all his *tools* in the garage.

Question 91

# Noun; Middle English /ˈtʌfnɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈtʌfnɪs/ was evident during the harsh training.*

Answer 91

toughness ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *toughness* was evident during the harsh training.

Question 92

# Noun; Old English /ˈtaʊəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A piece of thick absorbent cloth used for drying oneself. **Sample Sentence:** *She grabbed a /ˈtaʊəl/ to dry her hands.*

Answer 92

towel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She grabbed a *towel* to dry her hands.

Question 93

# Noun; Old English /taʊn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, that is larger than a village and generally smaller than a city. **Sample Sentence:** *They grew up in a small /taʊn/ in the countryside.*

Answer 93

town ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They grew up in a small *town* in the countryside.

Question 94

# Noun; Old English /tɔɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Objects for children to play with, typically small models or replicas of things. **Sample Sentence:** *The child scattered /tɔɪz/ all over the living room.*

Answer 94

toys ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The child scattered *toys* all over the living room.

Question 95

# Noun; Middle English /træp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A device designed to catch and retain animals. **Sample Sentence:** *The hunter set a /træp/ to catch the wild animal.*

Answer 95

trap ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The hunter set a *trap* to catch the wild animal.

Question 96

# Noun; Middle English /træʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Waste material; refuse. **Sample Sentence:** *Please take out the /træʃ/ before it overflows.*

Answer 96

trash ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Please take out the *trash* before it overflows.

Question 97

# Noun; English /ˈtrɛdmɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A device used for walking or running while staying in one place. **Sample Sentence:** *He ran five miles on the /ˈtrɛdmɪl/.*

Answer 97

treadmill ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He ran five miles on the *treadmill*.

Question 98

# Noun; Latin /ˈtrɛʒəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The funds or revenue of a government, corporation, or institution. **Sample Sentence:** *The government's /ˈtrɛʒəri/ was running low due to increased spending.*

Answer 98

treasury ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The government's *treasury* was running low due to increased spending.

Question 99

# Noun; Old English /triːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Perennial plants with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves. **Sample Sentence:** *The forest was dense with /triːz/ and underbrush.*

Answer 99

trees ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The forest was dense with *trees* and underbrush.

Question 100

# Adjective; English /ˈtrɛndi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very fashionable or up to date. **Sample Sentence:** *She always wore /ˈtrɛndi/ clothes.*

Answer 100

trendy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She always wore *trendy* clothes.