7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
noun
• (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
adjective satellite
• not moving and therefore easy to attack
Example sentence • I saw a group of people sitting on the park bench.
7 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
adjective satellite
• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
Example sentence • I need to find a fitting for this pipe.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of contacting one thing with another
Example sentence • He was hitting the ball with great force.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • The splitting headache made it difficult to concentrate.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
Example sentence • I enjoy knitting in my free time.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• refer for judgment or consideration
Example sentence • She is submitting her application for the job.
8 3 verb v verb
• prevent from being included or considered or accepted
Example sentence • She tried to make her essay shorter by omitting unnecessary details.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
Example sentence • The spitting image of her grandmother, right down to the red hair and freckles.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not done with purpose or intent
Example sentence • He was the unwitting victim of a prank.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• put an end to a state or an activity
Example sentence • His quitting shocked everyone in the office.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Wearing a tuxedo was befitting for the formal event.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
12 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
Example sentence • The transmitting antenna sends out signals for miles.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• intentionally conceived
9 3 verb v verb
• declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Example sentence • After a lot of persuasion, she finally admitting her mistake.
8 2 verb v verb
• make a clean cut through
Example sentence • She was slitting open the envelope with a letter opener.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The emitting light from the lamp was too bright for my eyes.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
Example sentence • The pitting on the surface of the car was caused by hailstones.
7 2 verb
• To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).
noun
• The part of a key that engages the tumblers to activate the lock
8 2 verb v noun
• a sudden quick movement
verb
• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Example sentence • The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
Example sentence • Despite the surgeon's best efforts, the patient's pain was unremitting .
8 2 verb v noun
• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
Example sentence • She was gritting her teeth in pain.
10 3 verb v noun
• eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
Example sentence • We will be banqueting in the grand hall tonight.
13 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• making too fine distinctions of little importance
adjective satellite
• developed in excessively fine detail
Example sentence • His argument was full of hairsplitting .
10 4 verb v adjective satellite
• having the legal right to inherit
Example sentence • She was worried about inheriting her father's debt.
13 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The comedy show was sidesplitting ; everyone was laughing uncontrollably.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
adjective satellite
• being and remaining ready and available for use
Example sentence • I hate waiting in line at the grocery store.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• disposed or inclined toward
noun
• the act of making a choice
adjective satellite
• not brought about by coercion or force
Example sentence • He is always willing to help others.
9 3 verb v noun
• the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
verb
• send (money) in payment
Example sentence • The bank made an error and is remitting the money back into my account.
8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To serve (someone) as a valet.
Example sentence • I took my car to the valeting service for a thorough cleaning.
10 3 verb v verb
• perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Example sentence • She was arrested for committing a serious crime.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
Example sentence • She is bringing her dog to the park.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the sound of a bell ringing
Example sentence • I could hear the ringing of the telephone from the other room.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• so extremely intense as to evoke screams
Example sentence • The screaming baby finally fell asleep.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of traveling by foot
adjective satellite
• close enough to be walked to
Example sentence • He twisted his ankle while walking .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
7 2 verb v noun
• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
Example sentence • She is wearing a beautiful dress for the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony will take place in a beautiful garden.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
adjective satellite
• actively engaged in paid work
Example sentence • I need to finish my working before I can take a break.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of creating written works
Example sentence • His writing is very neat and organized.
10 3 verb v verb
• beat through cleverness and wit
Example sentence • He was known for his clever tactics in outwitting his opponents.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
9 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination
noun
• the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Example sentence • Deep breathing can help reduce stress and anxiety.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
adjective satellite
• having the power of driving or impelling
Example sentence • I need to practice my driving before taking the test.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Example sentence • I enjoy reading novels in my free time.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
noun
• (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
adjective satellite
• continually repeated over a period of time
Example sentence • She wore running shoes to the gym.
8 2 noun n noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• To hunt game with ferrets.
Example sentence • He has a keen ferreting instinct and can find even the tiniest hidden objects.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal
Example sentence • The babbitting of the engine bearings improved the overall performance of the vehicle.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
Example sentence • The jet engine made an earsplitting noise as it took off.
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