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.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
Example sentence • The shipping of goods by air is faster than by sea.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• moving as on a slippery surface
Example sentence • The wet floor was slippery, and I kept slipping while trying to walk.
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
v, n
noun
• an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
Example sentence • I found a newspaper clipping about the new movie.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • The gripping novel kept me up all night.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the removal of covering
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • I enjoyed the sipping of my hot tea in the cozy cafe.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• a gait in which steps and hops alternate
Example sentence • She had a skipping heartbeat.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail
Example sentence • He was zipping up his jacket before heading out into the cold.
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, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of chipping something
Example sentence • He is chipping away at the block of marble to create a sculpture.
8 2 verb, adverb
v, adv
noun
• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
adjective satellite
• marked by casual disrespect
verb
• lightly throw to see which side comes up
Example sentence • She was flipping through the pages of her book.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
Example sentence • I left a generous tipping for the waiter who provided excellent service.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The nipping cold made us wrap ourselves in thick coats.
12 3 verb
v
verb
• be or do something to a greater degree
Example sentence • The new model of smartphone is outstripping sales of all previous models combined.
9 3 verb
v
noun
• the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war
Example sentence • They are equipping the new classroom with state-of-the-art technology.
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.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the state of being asleep
adjective satellite
• lying with head on paws as if sleeping
Example sentence • I love sleeping in on weekends.
6 2 verb, adverb
v, adv
noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
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.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
Example sentence • We went camping in the mountains during our summer vacation.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Example sentence • The audience erupted in clapping at the end of the performance.
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.
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, noun
v, n
noun
• selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Example sentence • The illegal dumping of hazardous waste is a serious environmental issue.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
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