8 2 noun n adjective
• relating to or located in the front
noun
• the side that is forward or prominent
verb
• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Example sentence • He found himself confronting his own prejudices after meeting people from different cultures.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
Example sentence • John went hunting in the forest last week.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
verb
• issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
Example sentence • The hunter heard the grunting of wild boars in the distance.
8 2 verb v noun
• a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
verb
• transfer to another track, of trains
Example sentence • The train was shunting cars in the rail yard.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• go against, as of rules and laws
Example sentence • The company was sued for infringing on a competitor's patent.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
Example sentence • The colorful bunting hung along the walls at the birthday party.
8 2 verb v adjective satellite
• having a broad or rounded end
Example sentence • He was blunting the knife by repeatedly running it along a hard surface.
11 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Her befriending of the new student made him feel welcomed.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• text handwritten in the style of printed matter
Example sentence • I work in the printing industry.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The architect is refronting the old building to give it a modern look.
8 2 noun n noun
• a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
Example sentence • I spread the frosting over the entire cake.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • She looked at him with a wanting expression in her eyes.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
Example sentence • I couldn't understand anything he was saying because he was ranting about politics.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
Example sentence • The cost of renting in this area has increased significantly.
9 3 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
12 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
Example sentence • Video conferencing has become an essential tool for remote teams to communicate.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of stigmatizing
Example sentence • Successful branding requires a strong and memorable logo.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• material resulting from the process of grinding
Example sentence • She was grinding coffee beans to make a fresh cup of coffee.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
Example sentence • The technician performed a grounding test on the equipment.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The hotel has rooms ranging from small singles to spacious suites.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to impart new life and vigor to
Example sentence • He booked a renewing massage at the spa.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
Example sentence • The rounding of numbers is a common mathematical concept.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing great physical or mental suffering
Example sentence • The movie was a wrenching portrayal of grief and loss.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • The prancing horse won the horse race.
8 2 noun n noun
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
Example sentence • The painting on the wall was a beautiful landscape.
16 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
Example sentence • The company uses teleconferencing as a cost-effective way to conduct meetings with international clients.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of winding or twisting
adjective satellite
• marked by repeated turns and bends
Example sentence • The winding of the river creates a beautiful scenic view.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of inflicting a wound
adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • He suffered a wounding defeat in the tournament.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • The referencing in this book is very thorough.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established
Example sentence • The imprinting process occurs shortly after birth.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• arousing or holding the attention
Example sentence • I found the book very interesting to read.
7 2 verb v noun
• a clear and certain mental apprehension
adjective satellite
• evidencing the possession of inside information
10 3 verb v noun
• a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
Example sentence • The publisher is reprinting the best-selling novel due to high demand.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of branching out or dividing into branches
Example sentence • The branching of the tree provided shade on hot summer days.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • His cringing smile made me uncomfortable.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something completely wet
Example sentence • She got caught in a drenching rainstorm on her way home.
14 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification
Example sentence • The police used fingerprinting to match the prints found at the crime scene to a known criminal.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
Example sentence • He inherited the family ranching business.
7 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 rending sound of a thunderstorm filled the air.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
Example sentence • I need to do a quick rinsing of the paintbrushes before they dry.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• having eyes half closed in order to see better
Example sentence • His squinting made it difficult for him to see clearly.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The team suffered a trouncing in the championship game.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
Example sentence • She is a trusting individual who always sees the best in others.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not shrinking from danger
Example sentence • He faced the critics with unflinching determination and refused to back down.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• make or become free of frost or ice
Example sentence • I left the chicken in the defrosting tray overnight.
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