8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
Example sentence • The heavy rainfall resulted in severe flooding in the area.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
Example sentence • The thudding sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• water soaked soil; soft wet earth
verb
• soil with mud, muck, or mire
Example sentence • Participants in the mudding competition must navigate through a challenging obstacle course.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
verb
• initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum
Example sentence • The spudding process involves the initial drilling of a well.
10 3 noun n
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6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
verb
• make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
Example sentence • She made an adding mistake in her calculations.
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.
8 2 noun
• the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
verb
• smear with blood, as in a hunting initiation rite, where the face of a person is smeared with the blood of the kill
Example sentence • The hunter was blooding his new dog by taking him on a successful hunt.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
Example sentence • She made a delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Example sentence • The building is made of brick and has several floors.
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.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
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.
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.
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 verb v noun
• a young person of either sex
verb
• tell false information to for fun
Example sentence • I was just kidding about being able to fly.
9 3 adverb adv adjective satellite
• (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
Example sentence • The students were divided into groups according to their abilities.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
Example sentence • The helping hand reached out to the injured bird.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the state of being asleep
adjective satellite
• lying with head on paws as if sleeping
Example sentence • I love sleeping in on weekends.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
adjective satellite
• (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
Example sentence • The cutting of the cake was a memorable moment at the wedding.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The humming of the bees filled the garden with a sweet melody.
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.
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, 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.
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, noun v, n noun
• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Example sentence • She placed a bid at the live bidding event.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
Example sentence • The boarding process was delayed due to bad weather.
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.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
Example sentence • The movie had a surprising ending .
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• weakening in force or intensity
Example sentence • The fading light of the setting sun painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming food
Example sentence • The feeding of the baby took about an hour.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• financial resources provided to make some project possible
Example sentence • The school received funding from the government for new textbooks.
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, noun v, n noun
• a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
Example sentence • She looked at the heading for directions.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an intermediate platform in a staircase
Example sentence • The plane made a smooth landing at the airport.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective
• going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
noun
• the activity of leading
adjective satellite
• indicating the most important performer or role
Example sentence • She has always dreamed of becoming a leading actress.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• weight to be borne or conveyed
Example sentence • The loading of the truck took longer than expected.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
Example sentence • She enjoys horseback riding every weekend.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Example sentence • I felt a slight rubbing on my shoulder.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
Example sentence • The sending of thank you notes is becoming less common.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • The sounding of the alarm woke everyone up.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• changing location rapidly
Example sentence • He was pulled over for speeding on the highway.
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