7 2 noun n noun
• structures collectively in which people are housed
Example sentence • Affordable housing is a major issue in many urban areas.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
Example sentence • The concert ended with a rousing applause from the audience.
9 3 verb v verb
• choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Example sentence • She is espousing a new approach to education reform.
7 2 verb v verb
• To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).
noun
• The act of hunting mice (or similar prey), especially by pouncing on them from above.
adjective
• Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.
Example sentence • She was mousing around on the computer.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• reading superficially or at random
Example sentence • I spend hours browsing the internet for interesting articles.
7 2 verb v noun
• wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The delousing of the prisoners was carried out to prevent the spread of diseases.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• used of riotously drunken merrymaking
Example sentence • The carousing in the bar lasted all night.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He was bespousing the benefits of a plant-based diet.
7 2 verb v
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10 4
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11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• depositing in a warehouse
Example sentence • The company specializes in warehousing and distribution services.
7 2
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
6 2 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I am losing my patience with your constant excuses.
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 .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
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, noun v, n noun
• searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
Example sentence • Some people believe in the power of dowsing to find buried treasures.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• containing or expressing accusation
Example sentence • He gave her an accusing look.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
Example sentence • The clown's antics were amusing to the children.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • He's a great being who always helps others.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• noisy like the sound of a bee
Example sentence • The buzzing bees flew from flower to flower.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of causing something to happen
Example sentence • The heavy rain is causing flooding in the streets.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of closing something
Example sentence • The closing of the deal took longer than expected.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of drawing spatially closer to something
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • The coming storm is going to be intense.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing confusion or disorientation
Example sentence • The movie had a confusing plot that left the audience puzzled.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
Example sentence • I'm so cold, it's freezing outside.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • I am looking for my car keys.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
adverb
• in no respect; to no degree
Example sentence • I have nothing to do today.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the event of something being raised upward
adjective satellite
• increasing in quantity or value
Example sentence • She is responsible for the raising of funds for the charity.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective
• advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
noun
• a movement upward; rise above the ground
Example sentence • The rising of the sun signaled the start of a new day.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing surprise or wonder or amazement
Example sentence • The sudden rain was surprising .
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
adjective satellite
• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Example sentence • She had a teasing smile on her face.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
12 4 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The overbrowsing of grasslands by cattle has resulted in soil erosion.
8 3 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • She is refusing to eat her vegetables.
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.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • She works in advertising and spends her days creating catchy slogans.
11 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the event of one object coming closer to another
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • He saw an approaching storm and quickly ran indoors.
8 2 noun n noun
• the formal act of approving
Example sentence • Receiving a promotion at work was a true blessing for him.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• fighting with the fists
Example sentence • I enjoy watching professional boxing matches.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
adjective satellite
• (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
Example sentence • The catching scent of freshly baked cookies filled the room.
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