7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
adverb
• passionately or agitatedly
Example sentence • I could hear the boiling water on the stove.
8 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the process of becoming spoiled
Example sentence • The spoiling of the milk led to a sour taste.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• doing arduous or unpleasant work
Example sentence • The toiling workers labored tirelessly throughout the night.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The uncoiling of the snake startled me.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
Example sentence • The foiling of the robbery was a result of the quick response from the security guard.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
Example sentence • The roiling ocean made it impossible to swim.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• overflow or cause to overflow while boiling
Example sentence • The overboiling water spilled out of the pot.
11 4 verb v
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Example sentence • She was overtoiling herself to finish the project before the deadline.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • She wrote several potboilings before achieving critical success.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The preboiling process helps to soften vegetables before cooking.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • Always remember to cover the pot when reboiling the soup.
9 3
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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.
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
• 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 noun
• the sound of a bell ringing
Example sentence • I could hear the ringing of the telephone from the other room.
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.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of creating written works
Example sentence • His writing is very neat and organized.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
verb
• cover with oil, as if by rubbing
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 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.
8 2 verb v noun
• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
Example sentence • The baby is crawling on the floor.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
Example sentence • The growling of the lion could be heard from miles away.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
Example sentence • The rolling hills were covered in green grass.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
adjective satellite
• exercising power or authority
Example sentence • The Supreme Court's ruling on the case set an important precedent.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
adjective satellite
• producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
Example sentence • Selective breeding has led to the development of various dog breeds.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• detailed instructions, as for a military operation
Example sentence • The CEO held a morning briefing to update the team on the company's latest strategy.
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.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• able to control or determine policy
Example sentence • She is a controlling person who always wants things done her way.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The crashing waves at the beach were mesmerizing.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The creaking door woke me up in the middle of the night.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
Example sentence • He was walking with a dragging foot.
8 2 verb v noun
• imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
Example sentence • I was always dreaming of becoming a famous actress.
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.
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.
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.
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