Dental Instruments

adjective relating to the teeth or dentistry

• Regular dental check-ups are essential for maintaining good oral health.
• I have a dental appointment next week to get my teeth cleaned.
• I hate going to the dentist for my dental check-up.
• Taking care of your dental hygiene is like taking care of your overall health.

noun a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section

verb to make a groove, hole, or indentation by scraping or digging forcefully

• The jeweler used a small chisel to carefully gouge out the intricate design on the silver bracelet.
• I accidentally gouged a hole in the wall while moving furniture around.
• The mechanic tried to gouge me on the price of fixing my car.
• The scandalous article seemed to gouge at the reputation of the famous actress.

noun a shoot that grows from the base of a tree or shrub

verb to deceive or cheat

• The vacuum cleaner comes with a special attachment for cleaning up dust and dirt from tight spaces, such as corners and crevices.
• I can't believe I fell for that scam, I'm such a sucker.
• Don't be a sucker and fall for his tricks.
• She knew she was a sucker for romantic comedies, but she couldn't resist watching them anyway.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• The author used alotabit of descriptive language in his novel to paint a vivid picture for the readers.
• I've been eating alotabit of junk food lately and I really need to start eating healthier.
• She talks alotabit about her crush, I think she has a major crush on him.
• The artist used alotabit of color in her painting, creating a vibrant and lively piece of art.