9 2 verb v noun
• a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
verb
• cover as if with a shroud
Example sentence • The fog was shrouding the whole city, making it difficult to see.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
Example sentence • The clouding of the sky signaled an oncoming storm.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• buying or selling securities or commodities
Example sentence • She works for a prominent trading company in Wall Street.
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 .
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.
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.
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, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by a buoyant rhythm
Example sentence • He seemed to be tripping on drugs.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
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 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.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The beautiful landscape of the surrounding captivated me.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in the corner, brooding over her failed exams.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of arranging in a graduated series
Example sentence • I am grading the math assignments.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
Example sentence • The Vikings were known for raiding coastal towns.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
Example sentence • I need to buy a new shredding machine for the office.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• harmful to the mind or morals
Example sentence • His degrading comments were offensive to everyone in the room.
7 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
Example sentence • The eroding cliffs posed a danger to hikers.
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.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She felt uncomfortable with his intruding behavior.
10 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• having superior power and influence
Example sentence • The overriding of the veto was a clear sign of defiance.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
Example sentence • The man had a protruding belly that made it difficult for him to bend over.
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 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.
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.
6 2 verb v noun
• walking with your feet in shallow water
Example sentence • The children were wading in the shallow end of the pool.
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.
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.
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.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
verb
• rate higher; raise in value or esteem
Example sentence • The upgrading of the operating system took longer than expected.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Example sentence • The founding of our country was a momentous event in history.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
verb
• pursue or chase relentlessly
Example sentence • The relentless hounding of the paparazzi made her feel like she had no privacy.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
Example sentence • The rounding of numbers is a common mathematical concept.
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.
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