brownie
noun
a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts
The dinner will include Swiss steak, baked potato with sour cream and butter, slaw, green beans, roll and butter, and a brownie.
ranch
noun
a large farm for raising horses, beef cattle, or sheep
lives on a cattle ranch in Texas that’s as big as the whole state of Rhode Island
dove
noun
any of numerous pigeons especially : a small wild pigeon
reconciliation
noun
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
duo
noun
The comedy duo will perform tonight.
liar
noun
a person who tells lies
She called him a dirty liar.
A person who communicates a lie may be termed a liar.
tilde
noun
the mark used to indicate an approximate value
receipt
noun
Keep your receipt in case you need to return anything.
anthem
noun
“O Canada“ is the national anthem of Canada.
celestial
adjective
the sun, moon, and stars are celestial bodies
The moon is Earth’s closet and most studied celestial neighbour
knead
verb
kneading dough
Knead the dough until it is smooth.
My grandfather taught me how to knead the bread dough.
tortilla
noun
a thin round of unleavened cornmeal or wheat flour bread usually eaten hot with a topping or filling (as of ground meat or cheese)
a thin, hard piece of food (called a chip) that is made from corn and usually salted
hummus
noun
a soft food made of ground chickpeas, garlic, and oil
guacamole
noun
- pureed or mashed avocado seasoned with condiments
- a Mexican food made of mashed avocado usually mixed with chopped tomatoes and onion
lien
noun
a legal claim that someone or something has on the property of another person until a debt has been paid back
The bank had a lien on our house.
The owner of the property, who grants the lien, is referred to as the lienee and the person who has the benefit of the lien is referred to as the lienor or lien holder.
deductible
noun
an amount of money that you have to pay for something (such as having your car fixed after an accident) before an insurance company pays for the remainder of the cost
I have an insurance policy with a $1,000 deductible.
warranty
noun
a one-year warranty for the refrigerator
New car factory warranties commonly range from one year to five years and in some cases extend even 10 years, with typically a mileage limit as well. Car warranties can be extended by the manufacturer or other companies with a renewal fee.
Used car warranties are usually 3 months and 3,000 miles
trade-off
noun
- a balancing of factors all of which are not attainable at the same time
- a situation in which you must choose between or balance two things that are opposite or cannot be had at the same time
spine
noun
The vertebral column, also known as the backbone or spine, is part of the axial skeleton.
ulna
noun
blob
noun
- a small drop or lump of something viscid or thick
flicked a blob of jelly on the toast and began to spread it around
calcium
noun
Her doctor said she should eat more foods that are high in calcium, such as milk and cheese.
casual
adjective
a casual meeting
casual clothing
causal
adjective
There is a causal link between poverty and crime.
spam
noun
- e-mail that is not wanted
- e-mail that is sent to large numbers of people and that consists mostly of advertising
Email spam, also referred to as junk email or simply spam, is unsolicited messages sent in bulk by email (spamming).
pantry
noun
homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen
A pantry is a room where beverages, food, and sometimes dishes, household cleaning chemicals, linens, or provisions are stored.
prism
noun
A rectangular prism
defect
noun
This small defect greatly reduces the diamond’s value.
tote
noun
mandarin
noun
- the official language of China
- the group of closely related Chinese dialects that are spoken in about four fifths of the country and have a standard variety centering about Beijing
refuge
noun
a wildlife refuge
treat
noun
- the act of providing another with free food, drink, or entertainment
Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween. Children go in costume from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, “Trick or treat?” The word “trick” implies a “threat” to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given.
trick or treat
noun
- a Halloween practice in which children wearing costumes go from door to door in a neighborhood saying “trick or treat” when a door is opened to ask for treats with the implied threat of playing tricks on those who refuse
We got all dressed up for trick or treat.