8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He had a sneaking suspicion that she was lying.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• capable of or involving speech or speaking
noun
• the utterance of intelligible speech
Example sentence • She gave a captivating speaking performance.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The creaking door woke me up in the middle of the night.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of searching for something
Example sentence • I am seeking for a new job.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To search or shop for antiques.
Example sentence • He is an avid antiquing collector.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The shrieking noise coming from the haunted house kept everyone away.
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.
8 2 verb v noun
• a squeeze with the fingers
verb
• pinch or squeeze sharply
Example sentence • She spent hours tweaking her resume to make it perfect.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
Example sentence • That movie was freaking amazing.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
Example sentence • I found a leaking pipe in the basement.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• throw a glance at; take a brief look at
Example sentence • She caught him peeking through the window.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an unbroken series of events
verb
• move quickly in a straight line
Example sentence • The streaking of the bright shooting star across the night sky was a breathtaking sight.
8 2 verb v verb
• cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
Example sentence • The hurricane is wreaking havoc on the coastal towns.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
Example sentence • The reeking garbage bins were causing a foul odor in the alley.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• the act of doing or performing again
Example sentence • The repeating pattern on the wallpaper was mesmerizing.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to return to an earlier state
Example sentence • She is a returning customer.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• showing or making known
noun
• the speech act of making something evident
adjective satellite
• disclosing unintentionally something concealed
Example sentence • Her revealing dress attracted a lot of attention at the party.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• The act or process of adding.
verb
• Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen.
Example sentence • She is eking out a living by working multiple jobs.
11 3 adjective adj noun
• the act of inspiring with fear
adjective satellite
• causing fear or dread or terror
Example sentence • The horror movie was frightening and kept me on the edge of my seat.
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.
9 3 verb v adjective satellite
• emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
Example sentence • The company is planning on releasing a new product next month.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He ate half of the cake and saved the remaining for later.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • He received a threatening letter from an anonymous source.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• get something; come into possession of
Example sentence • The receiving of the award was a great honor for her.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• engage in a rehearsal (of)
Example sentence • The band spent hours rehearsing before the concert.
8 2 verb, adverb v, adv adjective satellite
• well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
Example sentence • She spent hours sleeking her hair for the party.
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.
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 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.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • His constant tapping on the table was irritating everyone in the room.
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.
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.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
Example sentence • The processing of the application will take up to 7 business days.
10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
Example sentence • She looked tired and struggling to keep up with the others.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of going from one place to another
Example sentence • I am traveling to Paris next week.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of going from one place to another
Example sentence • My dream is to do a lot of travelling in my lifetime.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • His troubling behavior has everyone concerned.
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
9 3 verb v verb
• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Example sentence • She is preparing dinner for her family.
9 3 verb v noun
• fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
Example sentence • She is producing a new documentary about climate change.
9 3 verb v verb
• give something useful or necessary to
Example sentence • He is always providing help to those in need.
8 3 verb v noun
• degree of figurative distance or separation
verb
• remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Example sentence • I am removing the old wallpaper from the wall.
9 3 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
Example sentence • The movie had some redeeming qualities despite its predictable plot.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• not arrogant or presuming
Example sentence • After a long and successful career, John is finally retiring .
6 2 verb v noun
• the act of someone who picks up or takes something
adjective satellite
• very attractive; capturing interest
Example sentence • She is taking a shower before going to bed.
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