verbπShareTo launch a projectile."The archer shot an arrow at the target. "weaponmilitaryactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or act quickly or suddenly."The student shot up his hand to answer the question. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act or achieve."She shot for a perfect score on the test. "achievementactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo measure the distance and direction to (a point)."The surveyor shot the distance to the new building site. "directionpointtechnicalscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously."The addict shot heroin intravenously. "medicinesubstanceactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo develop, move forward."The team shot forward with their project after the initial meeting. "processactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protrude; to jut; to project; to extend."The land shoots into a promontory."appearancestructurefunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plane straight; to fit by planing."The carpenter carefully shot the wood to make the drawer fit perfectly into the cabinet. "technicalworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling; to color in spots or patches.W"The artist carefully shot the canvas with shades of blue and green. "appearancecoloressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot the moon."My sister shot the moon when she said she'd finish her science project tonight. "gamesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe result of launching a projectile or bullet."The shot was wide off the mark."weaponmilitarysportoutcomeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal."They took the lead on a last-minute shot."sportgameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe heavy iron ball used for the shot put."The athlete threw the heavy shot put with all his might. "sportitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSmall metal balls used as ammunition."The hunter loaded the shotgun with small shot. "weaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMetal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small."The hunter loaded the large shot into his shotgun for the big game. "weaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly"The new shooter in the club practiced every weekend. "weaponpersonmilitarysportabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn opportunity or attempt."The student took a shot at answering the difficult question. "possibilityachievementactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting."My brother's sarcastic shot about my cooking made me feel embarrassed. "communicationlanguageattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA punch or other physical blow."The angry boy threw a shot at the wall. "actionbodysportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)"After soccer practice, he took a shot of whiskey. "drinkamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single serving of espresso."He ordered a shot of espresso before his morning meeting. "drinkfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc."After the party, the group divided the shot of the restaurant bill equally. "amountdrinkbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames."We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating."mediaentertainmenttechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vaccination or injection."I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria."medicineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam)."His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game."sportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction."The inmate received a shot for arguing with a guard. "governmentlawsystemorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(fisheries) A cast of one or more nets."The fishing boat used a large shot to catch a variety of fish. "fishnauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets."The fishing boat anchored at the designated shot for the night's net. "placefishnauticaloceanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made."The fishing boat's first shot of the day yielded a large catch of mackerel. "fishnauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo load (a gun) with shot."The hunter carefully shot the shotgun with small lead pellets. "weaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWorn out or broken."The rear axle will have to be replaced. Itβs shot."conditionwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance."The cloak was shot through with silver threads."materialappearancestylecoloressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTired, weary."I have to go to bed now; Iβm shot."sensationconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDischarged, cleared, or rid of something."The team was shot of their biggest competitor, allowing them to focus on the final game. "actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareScarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear."This man is wolf shot from seeing too many horror movies with wolves in them, so much so that even the mention of the word βwolfβ makes him run in terror and that need committed to the insane asylum."mindemotioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA charge to be paid, a scot or shout."The club's annual membership shot is due next month. "financebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareThank you.""Shot!" exclaimed Maria, accepting the delicious cookies her friend baked. "communicationlanguageexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading