8 3 verb v verb
• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Example sentence • They are allowing me to take the day off work.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• tilling the land with a plow
Example sentence • The plowing of the fields began early in the morning.
7 3 verb v verb
• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Example sentence • He stood up in front of the crowd, avowing his innocence.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
adjective satellite
• showing an excessively deferential manner
Example sentence • The ballerina finished her performance with a graceful bowing .
10 4 verb v verb
• refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
Example sentence • The politician is disavowing any connection to the corrupt organization.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • Her unbowing determination led her to achieve great success in her career.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a loft in a barn where hay is stored
verb
• cut with a blade or mower
Example sentence • I spent the afternoon mowing the lawn.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
adjective satellite
• emitting smoke in great volume
Example sentence • People should be aware of the dangers of smoking .
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.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
Example sentence • The bellowing wind could be heard from miles away.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
noun
• a group of followers or enthusiasts
adjective satellite
• about to be mentioned or specified
Example sentence • The following led to his arrest.
8 3 verb v verb
• give qualities or abilities to
Example sentence • She plans on endowing a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.
6 2 verb v noun
• a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
Example sentence • She was vowing to never eat chocolate again after gaining weight.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a joke that seems extremely funny
Example sentence • The wowing acrobatic performance left the audience in awe.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The disturbing news unsettled the whole community.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• expressing extreme contempt
Example sentence • She made an insulting comment about his appearance.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• finding a solution to a problem
Example sentence • The solving of complex math problems requires critical thinking skills.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of escaping physically
verb
• run away from confinement
Example sentence • He was caught while escaping from prison.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To surround for this purpose.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
Example sentence • The company's heavy borrowing caused their financial troubles.
7 2 verb v noun
• an instance of boastful talk
adjective satellite
• exhibiting self-importance
Example sentence • The rooster is crowing loudly in the morning.
7 2 verb v noun
• a clear and certain mental apprehension
adjective satellite
• evidencing the possession of inside information
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the display of a motion picture
Example sentence • The art gallery had a showing of paintings by local artists.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tolerating without protest
Example sentence • She is accepting the award on behalf of her team.
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.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The devastating earthquake destroyed the entire city.
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.
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.
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.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a request for information
adjective satellite
• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
Example sentence • Her constant questioning was starting to annoy her friends.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
Example sentence • The sending of thank you notes is becoming less common.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
Example sentence • The sinking of the Titanic is a tragic event in history.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of gliding on skates
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 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of perceiving the odor of something
adjective satellite
• (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous
Example sentence • She is smelling the perfume before buying it.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
adjective satellite
• smiling with happiness or optimism
Example sentence • She had a bright, smiling face that lit up the room.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He had a sneaking suspicion that she was lying.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
Example sentence • Her loud snoring kept me awake all night.
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 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• changing location rapidly
Example sentence • He was pulled over for speeding on the highway.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
Example sentence • Please check the spelling of that word.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The spinning wheel created a mesmerizing pattern.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
Example sentence • The spitting image of her grandmother, right down to the red hair and freckles.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • The stabbing shocked the entire neighborhood.
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