8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of harassing someone
adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • He has a worrying habit of never finishing what he starts.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• take in marriage; married
Example sentence • Her dream of marrying in a grand castle finally came true.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• marked by diversity or difference
Example sentence • She has a collection of varying colors of nail polish.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• changing location rapidly
adjective satellite
• moving with great haste
Example sentence • The hurrying car nearly ran a red light.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• transport by boat or aircraft
Example sentence • The ferrying of goods across the river was a common sight.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• reading carefully with intent to remember
Example sentence • I need to set aside time for studying every day.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To celebrate at a party, to have fun, to enjoy oneself.
Example sentence • The partying lasted all night.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
adjective satellite
• noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others
Example sentence • The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying .
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The copying of files from one folder to another can be done with a simple drag and drop.
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 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
adjective satellite
• rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort
Example sentence • The political rallying drew a large crowd of supporters.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large entrance or reception room or area
verb
• detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
Example sentence • The lobbying efforts of the pharmaceutical industry have had a significant impact on drug regulations.
7 3 adjective adj noun
• a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
Example sentence • She gave him a pitying look as he stumbled over his words.
12 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• occurring with or following as a consequence
Example sentence • The accompanying music added to the overall experience of the movie.
7 3 verb v noun
• concealing something under the ground
Example sentence • He is burying his dog in the backyard.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
verb
• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Example sentence • His parrying of the opponent's punches was flawless.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of carrying something
verb
• move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
Example sentence • He was seen carrying a heavy suitcase.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of traveling from one place to another
Example sentence • We saw a group of journeying birds returning home for the winter.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry
Example sentence • The environmental impact of quarrying is a matter of concern.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Example sentence • They were readying themselves for the long journey ahead.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The wearying journey through the desert drained all of our energy.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
Example sentence • The roller coaster ride was a dizzying experience.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone employed to ride horses in horse races
verb
• defeat someone through trickery or deceit
Example sentence • The jockeying for position at the start of the race was intense.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a charge imposed and collected
Example sentence • The levying of taxes is a necessary function of the government.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
verb
• play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
Example sentence • He was monkeying around with the computer, causing it to malfunction.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
verb
• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example sentence • The tallying of votes took longer than expected.
7 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
Example sentence • The taxiing aircraft caused a delay on the runway.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a rapid active commotion
verb
• move in an agitated or confused manner
Example sentence • The flurrying snow covered the ground in a thin white blanket.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water
Example sentence • The slurrying sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.
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.
9 4 verb v verb
• represent in bodily form
Example sentence • She did an excellent job embodying the character of Juliet in the play.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• marry, not for the first time
Example sentence • They are a remarrying couple.
9 4 verb v noun
• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
Example sentence • She is working on remedying the situation before it gets worse.
9 3 verb v noun
• an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels)
Example sentence • She was shimmying across the dance floor with style.
9 3 verb v noun
• the characteristic sounds made by a horse
verb
• make a characteristic sound, of a horse
Example sentence • The horse was whinnying loudly as I approached its stable.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj adverb
• to certain extent or degree
adjective satellite
• full of or showing high-spirited merriment
verb
• be silly or tease one another
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• (of soil) soft and watery
Example sentence • The muddying of the water caused a decrease in visibility for the divers.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• perception by means of the eyes
adjective satellite
• having vision, not blind
Example sentence • Her seeing of the crime was crucial to the investigation.
12 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work
verb
• reproduce by xerography
Example sentence • I need a photocopying machine for the office.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of soiling something
Example sentence • He was dirtying his clothes by rolling in the mud.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• causing to become steady
Example sentence • She took a deep breath, steadying herself before the big presentation.
7 3 noun
• (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
Example sentence • She was anteing up her chips to play in the poker game.
7 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.
noun
• The act of coddling or pampering somebody.
Example sentence • She was tired of their babying behavior towards her.
8 3 verb v adjective satellite
• have legs that curve outward at the knees
verb
• toss or strike a ball back and forth
Example sentence • They were bandying insults back and forth.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• flattery designed to gain favor
verb
• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Example sentence • He was blarneying his way through the interview to impress the interviewer.
10 3 verb v noun
• bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
verb
• bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
Example sentence • She greeted the Queen by curtseying gracefully.
9 3 verb v noun
• bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
verb
• bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
Example sentence • She was curtsying to the queen as a sign of respect.
9 3 verb v noun
• a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Example sentence • The king issued a decreeing that all taxes should be lowered.
8 3 verb v verb
• To divide into portions.
Example sentence • They are divvying up the tasks for the project.
8 3 verb v noun
• a person who does not talk
adjective satellite
• having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
Example sentence • She was dummying the clothes on the mannequin in the store.
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