10 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Example sentence • I heard a screeching noise coming from the car accident.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
Example sentence • The reaching vines covered the entire wall.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Example sentence • His passionate preaching moved the entire congregation.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the profession of a teacher
Example sentence • My mother is a teaching assistant at a local school.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She looked at him with beseeching eyes, hoping he would understand.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of leaching
Example sentence • The leaching of chemicals from plastic containers can contaminate food and drinks.
9 2 verb v noun
• a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • The security guard caught a man breaching the restricted area.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
verb
• cause to become white or lighter in color
Example sentence • The bleaching of coral reefs is a major concern for marine biologists.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• challenge the honesty or veracity of
Example sentence • The impeaching evidence against the defendant was compelling.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
Example sentence • The lawyer made an overreaching argument in court.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
Example sentence • The leeching of toxins from the body is believed to have therapeutic effects.
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.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a harsh noise made by scraping
Example sentence • I heard a scratching sound coming from the attic.
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 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The crashing waves at the beach were mesmerizing.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
8 2 noun n noun
• savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
Example sentence • I bought a new dressing for my salad.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• becoming greater or larger
Example sentence • The increasing temperature is causing the ice to melt faster.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
adjective satellite
• compelling immediate action
Example sentence • The pressing issue of climate change needs immediate attention.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of engaging in contests of speed
Example sentence • Horse racing is a popular sport in many countries.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
Example sentence • She was rushing to catch the train.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Example sentence • It was embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• imparting vitality and energy
Example sentence • The cold drink was refreshing on a hot summer day.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing surprise or wonder or amazement
Example sentence • The sudden rain was surprising .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
Example sentence • I need to do the washing before we go on vacation.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific feeling of desire
Example sentence • I am wishing for a successful outcome.
10 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• act of expanding by lengthening or widening
Example sentence • Her morning routine includes stretching to warm up her muscles.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• sorrowful through loss or deprivation
Example sentence • The grieving family gathered at the funeral home.
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.
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.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• causing mental or emotional injury
Example sentence • She had multiple bruising on her arms after the accident.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of brushing your teeth
Example sentence • I need to buy a new brushing for my hair.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
adjective satellite
• physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Example sentence • He suffered a crushing defeat in the boxing match.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• becoming less or smaller
Example sentence • The decreasing temperatures signaled the arrival of winter.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The horses were peacefully engaged in grazing .
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• full of or giving praise
Example sentence • She received a praising letter from her boss for her hard work.
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 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
Example sentence • The concert ended with a rousing applause from the audience.
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.
9 2 verb v noun
• the act of gripping and pressing firmly
Example sentence • She was squeezing the lemon to get the juice out.
9 2 verb v noun
• the act of changing one thing or position for another
Example sentence • I am switching the TV channel to watch a different show.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • He received a thrashing from his older brother after breaking the vase.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
Example sentence • She picked up a pencil and began tracing the outline of the object.
9 2 verb v noun
• a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
Example sentence • He couldn't control his twitching leg during the meeting.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• relating to breathing with a whistling sound
Example sentence • His wheezing became worse after running a marathon.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
Example sentence • The beaching tide left behind a trail of seaweed and shells.
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