7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Example sentence • The illegal dumping of hazardous waste is a serious environmental issue.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
verb
• operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
Example sentence • The pumping bass made the club feel alive.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
Example sentence • The cat is jumping up and down on the bed.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
adjective satellite
• (used informally) very large
Example sentence • She felt a thumping headache coming on.
7 2 verb v noun
• a lump on the body caused by a blow
verb
• knock against with force or violence
Example sentence • I was bumping into furniture in the dark.
7 2 verb v verb
• put together indiscriminately
Example sentence • I was lumping all the dirty clothes together to wash them.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
Example sentence • The clumping clay made it difficult for the potter to shape the vase.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches)
Example sentence • The stumping of the politician during the debate was memorable.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
verb
• assume a drooping posture or carriage
Example sentence • The slumping economy is causing businesses to close.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• arrange for sexual partners for others
Example sentence • He was arrested for being involved in pimping .
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• very large; of exceptional size for its kind
Example sentence • She decided to get some plumping done to her lips.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Example sentence • The damping of the vibrations helped to stabilize the machine.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit
Example sentence • He is trumping his opponent in the polls.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
Example sentence • We went camping in the mountains during our summer vacation.
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 .
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The nonbinding agreement allowed both parties to withdraw at any time.
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.
10 3 verb v
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8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To move or fall heavily, or with a dull sound.
Example sentence • The flumping of the heavy object startled everyone in the room.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Example sentence • The practice of gazumping is generally discouraged in the real estate industry.
8 2 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • He was grumping about the cold weather all day.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She has been mumping around the house all day, refusing to do anything productive.
10 3 verb v verb
• To jump better than; particularly higher than, or further than.
Example sentence • He was adept at outjumping his opponents on the basketball court.
11 3 verb, adverb v, adv
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11 4 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The overpumping of groundwater can lead to the depletion of water resources.
12 4 verb v verb
• play a trump higher than (one previously played) to the trick
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv
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Example sentence • The mechanic is repumping the brakes to improve their performance.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n
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Example sentence • He took a tumping fall down the stairs.
6 2 noun n noun
• an official at a baseball game
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To strike something with a whump.
Example sentence • The whumping sound of the large waves crashing onto the shore was deafening.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
Example sentence • The faucet was leaking and there was a constant dripping .
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• coming down freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The dropping of the book startled me.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
Example sentence • The police were called in to investigate the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman's son.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of chewing noisily
Example sentence • He was chomping on a piece of gum.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
Example sentence • He was limping after twisting his ankle.
7 3 verb v verb
• declare untrue; contradict
Example sentence • She is denying any involvement in the crime.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The movie was disappointing because the plot was weak.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• breathing heavily (as after exertion)
Example sentence • The panting dog was desperately looking for water after running in the hot sun.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of spending or disbursing money
Example sentence • Her excessive spending on clothes has resulted in a lot of debt.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a geometric element that has position but no extension
verb
• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Example sentence • She held out a pointing finger to show me the direction.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
Example sentence • She is an enterprising entrepreneur who started her own business.
12 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
Example sentence • The interpreting of dreams can be a fascinating field of study.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
Example sentence • Despite the heat, he maintained an unrelenting pace during the marathon race.
13 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• listen without the speaker's knowledge
Example sentence • She was caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • She always has a condescending tone when talking to her employees.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• discouraging through fear
Example sentence • The mountain peak appeared daunting to the hikers.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• arousing or holding the attention
Example sentence • I found the book very interesting to read.
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