8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a harsh noise made by scraping
Example sentence • I heard a scratching sound coming from the attic.
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.
11 3 verb v verb
• issue commands or orders for
Example sentence • The doctor is prescribing medication for my cold.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The distressing news about the accident spread quickly.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• discouraging by hindering
Example sentence • It's frustrating when my computer freezes and I lose all my work.
7 2 verb v noun
• a person who exercises control over workers
Example sentence • She is always bossing everyone around and telling them what to do.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery
verb
• use dental floss to clean
Example sentence • I need to buy more flossing supplies.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
verb
• give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Example sentence • She is an expert in glossing and linguistic analysis.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To become covered with moss.
Example sentence • The mossing trees created a lush and green landscape.
9 2 verb v noun
• the act of gripping and pressing firmly
Example sentence • She was squeezing the lemon to get the juice out.
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.
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 verb v noun
• light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
adjective satellite
• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
verb
• make neat, smart, or trim
Example sentence • She is sprucing up her apartment before the guests arrive.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • The engrossing novel kept me captivated until the last page.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• reappear on the surface
Example sentence • The resurfacing of the road has caused traffic delays.
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 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Example sentence • She was known for her expressing of emotions through dance.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example sentence • He wore a restraining jacket to keep him from harming himself.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
verb
• to stress, single out as important
12 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents
Example sentence • The goal of backcrossing is to transfer a specific trait from one organism to another.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The incrossing of two different flower species created a beautiful hybrid.
11 3 noun n verb
• To crossbreed different strains of a plant or animal
noun
• An organism produced by outcrossing
Example sentence • The process of outcrossing increases genetic diversity within a population.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• The motion or position of things that recross; an interweaving.
Example sentence • The recrossing of the icy river was treacherous.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of flipping a coin
verb
• throw or toss with a light motion
Example sentence • The tossing of a coin determines who goes first.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The crashing waves at the beach were mesmerizing.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
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 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.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Example sentence • The spreading wildfire consumed several acres of forest.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
Example sentence • The squeaking hinge needs some oil.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
Example sentence • The squealing could be heard from across the street.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the physical coming together of two or more things
adjective satellite
• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Example sentence • The sunset was a striking display of vibrant colors.
9 2 verb v noun
• any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • He is squashing the grapes to make wine.
13 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • His transgressing behavior led to his expulsion from school.
13 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To cross back over one another
noun
• The interbreeding of two strains that have a common ancestry
Example sentence • Interbreeding between different species is known as intercrossing .
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.
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.
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, 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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
Example sentence • The reaching vines covered the entire wall.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• imparting vitality and energy
Example sentence • The cold drink was refreshing on a hot summer day.
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 adjective adj adjective
• causing surprise or wonder or amazement
Example sentence • The sudden rain was surprising .
12 4 adjective adj verb
• make a comment, usually ironic
Example sentence • She is known for her wisecracking humor.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• becoming less or smaller
Example sentence • The decreasing temperatures signaled the arrival of winter.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
Example sentence • I had to do some scraping to remove the old paint from the walls.
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