8 3 verb, adverb
v, adv
verb
• express or state indirectly
Example sentence • She raised her eyebrow, implying disbelief.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • The applying process for the job took several weeks.
6 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• an instance of traveling by air
Example sentence • The flying squirrel glided through the trees.
5 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
Example sentence • I can't trust him because he is always lying to me.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Example sentence • Her crying kept me awake all night.
5 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
noun
• the time when something ends
Example sentence • She is a dying old woman in need of medical attention.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• offensive inquisitiveness
adjective satellite
• offensively curious or inquisitive
Example sentence • She was prying into his personal life.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • I enjoy buying new clothes.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the activity of supplying or providing something
Example sentence • The supplying company delivered the raw materials on time.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
Example sentence • I could hear the sizzling of the frying as the bacon cooked in the pan.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
adjective satellite
• preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Example sentence • I lost all my savings due to my gambling addiction.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The rumbling of thunder filled the air.
9 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
Example sentence • She stood before the crowd, trembling with fear.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the act of examining resemblances
Example sentence • The comparing websites offer detailed product reviews.
10 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • Her speech was so compelling that it convinced everyone to change their minds.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
Example sentence • The compiling of data for the annual report took several days.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
Example sentence • The composing of a symphony requires great skill and creativity.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
verb
• give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Example sentence • She was plying her trade as a street performer.
11 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Example sentence • The campaigning for the mayoral election is in full swing.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• an occurrence that results in things being united
Example sentence • The combining of ingredients creates a delicious soup.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of removing the contents of something
Example sentence • After the party, there was an emptying of beer bottles and trash bags.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• impressive in size, manner, or appearance
Example sentence • The imposing mountain range loomed in the distance.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• keeping a secret or furtive watch
Example sentence • Government officials were accused of spying on their own citizens.
5 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the act of tying or binding things together
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
Example sentence • The dead fish is slowly decomposing in the sun.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• declare untrue; contradict
Example sentence • She is denying any involvement in the crime.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
Example sentence • They are competing for the gold medal.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of gathering something together
Example sentence • The assembling of the furniture took several hours.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• showing lack of skill or aptitude
Example sentence • He made a fumbling attempt to tie his shoelaces.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The sound of grumbling from the next room woke me up.
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 • I could hear a low mumbling coming from the next room.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
Example sentence • She took up tumbling classes to improve her flexibility.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• have faith or confidence in
Example sentence • She is relying on her friends for support during this difficult time.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Example sentence • She ignored his replying message.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• expose one's body to the sun
Example sentence • My favorite summer activity is sunbathing on the beach.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of making something slightly wet
Example sentence • The dampening of the music was a deliberate choice to create a more soothing ambiance.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The impeding storm forced us to cancel our outdoor plans.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• in the nature of something though not readily apparent
Example sentence • The underlying problem is a lack of communication.
7 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • Her love for him was undying , even after all these years.
6 1 verb, adverb, noun, adjective
v, adv, n, adj
adjective
• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
noun
• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
adjective satellite
• humorously sarcastic or mocking
verb
• remove the moisture from and make dry
Example sentence • The drying clothes hung on the line.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • He was eyeing the new car in the showroom.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• pierce with a sharp stake or point
Example sentence • The medieval knight thrust his lance forward, impaling his opponent.
11 4 verb
v
verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • He was misapplying the rules of chess and making illegal moves.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• violently angry and destructive behavior
verb
• act violently, recklessly, or destructively
Example sentence • The rampaging elephant caused chaos in the village.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a headlong rush of people on a common impulse
Example sentence • The stampeding elephants caused chaos in the village.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
Example sentence • He was a bumbling fool, always knocking things over and tripping on his own feet.
12 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• broad in scope or content
Example sentence • The study conducted an encompassing analysis of the effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
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