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 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
Example sentence • The popping sound of fireworks filled the air.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
Example sentence • I made a brief stopping at the store to pick up some snacks.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a flavorful addition on top of a dish
adjective satellite
• excellent; best possible
Example sentence • I like to put whipped cream as a topping on my hot chocolate.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
Example sentence • I love watching the hopping of the grasshoppers in the garden.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Example sentence • The swapping of ideas is crucial for fostering creativity.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• (used informally) very large
Example sentence • She received a whopping raise of 20%.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers
Example sentence • The flopping of the fish on the dock was a clear sign that it was struggling to breathe.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He was lopping off the branches of the tree.
8 2 verb v noun
• the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
verb
• cut into pieces with repeated blows
Example sentence • She was chopping onions for the soup.
7 2 verb v noun
• uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
Example sentence • The police caught the thief red-handed copping the stolen goods.
8 2 verb v noun
• a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
verb
• support by placing against something solid or rigid
Example sentence • She was propping up the ladder against the wall.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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7 2 verb v Example sentence • She was mopping the kitchen floor when I arrived.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
Example sentence • I could hear the rhythmic clopping of horse hooves on the cobblestone street.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She walked into the house, sopping wet from the rain.
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 .
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • She wore a ripping red dress to the party.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by a buoyant rhythm
Example sentence • He seemed to be tripping on drugs.
7 2 verb v verb
• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
Example sentence • He was caught robbing a bank last night.
13 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• listen without the speaker's knowledge
Example sentence • She was caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
11 3 adjective adj
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10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To remove a stoppage; to clear a blockage.
Example sentence • The unstopping rain flooded the streets.
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.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of cleaning with a broom
adjective satellite
• taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Example sentence • He made a sweeping gesture with his arm to indicate the breathtaking view.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Example sentence • Her weeping could be heard throughout the house.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a mechanical device for gripping an object
verb
• take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Example sentence • She made a quick grabbing for the falling book.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
Example sentence • The creeping vines slowly covered the entire wall.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • The gripping novel kept me up all night.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
Example sentence • She accused him of groping her in a crowded bus.
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.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• muscular and heavily built
Example sentence • He is a strapping young man with broad shoulders.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the removal of covering
9 2 adjective adj noun
• an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
adjective satellite
• pounding or beating strongly or violently
Example sentence • I woke up with a throbbing headache.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
Example sentence • The trapping of animals for their fur is a controversial practice.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
Example sentence • I need to buy some wrapping paper for the gifts.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
Example sentence • Her prepping skills made her the ultimate party host.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
Example sentence • His rapping skills earned him a record deal.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
Example sentence • The detective conducted a probing investigation to find the killer.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
Example sentence • I need a new scrubbing brush for cleaning the bathroom tiles.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Example sentence • The sound of the whipping could be heard from afar.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
verb
• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
Example sentence • He was arrested for bribing a police officer to overlook his illegal activities.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a sweeping stroke or blow
verb
• strike with a swiping motion
Example sentence • He got a cut on his finger from a swiping motion.
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, 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.
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