9 3 noun
• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
Example sentence • I have some questions regarding the new project.
10 3 verb v noun
• a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
verb
• cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
Example sentence • The news reporter was bombarding the celebrity with questions.
12 4 adverb
• in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
Example sentence • He continued to eat junk food, disregarding his doctor's warning.
7 2 noun
• 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1923)
8 2 verb v noun
• a person who keeps watch over something or someone
Example sentence • The security guard is guarding the entrance to the building.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
adjective satellite
• (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
Example sentence • The starting point of the race is at the park.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a person of subnormal intelligence
verb
• cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
Example sentence • The retarding influence of stress can negatively affect one's mental health.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• providing personal satisfaction
Example sentence • Helping others can be very rewarding .
9 3 adverb adv adjective satellite
• (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
Example sentence • The students were divided into groups according to their abilities.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
Example sentence • I bought the latest recording of my favorite artist.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
Example sentence • The boarding process was delayed due to bad weather.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
adjective satellite
• suffering from lack of food
Example sentence • The starving child asked for food.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
Example sentence • The placarding of hazardous materials is mandatory in transportation.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• distinguished from others in excellence
Example sentence • She received an outstanding grade on her report card.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of spending or disbursing money
Example sentence • Her excessive spending on clothes has resulted in a lot of debt.
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.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The beautiful landscape of the surrounding captivated me.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a grant made by a law court
Example sentence • The academy is awarding scholarships to deserving students.
12 4 verb v verb
• introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
Example sentence • She was interlarding her speech with jokes to keep the audience engaged.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• large outdoor signboard
Example sentence • Her hoarding of old newspapers resulted in a cluttered and chaotic living space.
13 4 noun n noun
• the cognitive condition of someone who understands
adjective satellite
• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
Example sentence • She has a deep understanding of the subject.
7 2 verb v noun
• a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
Example sentence • Stop harping on about your ex-boyfriend, it's getting tiresome.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • She was lost in an absorbing book and didn't notice the time passing.
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.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• rebuking a person harshly
Example sentence • He received a scolding from his boss for being late to work.
9 2 adjective adj adverb
• capable of causing burns
adjective satellite
• hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
Example sentence • The scorching sun made it unbearable to stay outside.
13 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of skating on a skateboard
Example sentence • I enjoy watching professional skateboarding competitions.
8 2 noun n noun
• gregarious birds native to the Old World
Example sentence • The starlings built a nest in the tree.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
10 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I am describing the scene in great detail.
9 3 verb
• prevent from being included or considered or accepted
Example sentence • I will be excluding dessert from my diet this week.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • The magician's trick was truly astounding .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• persistent petty and unjustified criticism
Example sentence • I'm tired of all your carping and complaining.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Please fill out the corresponding form for each item you wish to purchase.
9 3 verb v noun
• the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
Example sentence • The company is exporting its products to Europe.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an act of forcible exhalation
Example sentence • She could hear snorting sounds coming from the next room.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• relating to or used in sports
adjective satellite
• exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
Example sentence • He looked very sporting in his new tennis outfit.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• meriting respect or esteem
Example sentence • He is known in the community as an upstanding citizen.
9 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj verb
• cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Example sentence • The fireworks were exploding in a spectacular display.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
verb
• take part in a masquerade
Example sentence • She wore a masquerading costume to the Halloween party.
11 3 verb v verb
• issue commands or orders for
Example sentence • The doctor is prescribing medication for my cold.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
verb
• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
Example sentence • The warding on the door was too weak to keep the burglar out.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
Example sentence • She couldn't help but giggle when she heard the loud farting sound.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of departing politely
Example sentence • We exchanged warm partings after a lovely evening together.
7 2 noun n noun
• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Example sentence • He always refers to his wife as darling .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Example sentence • The smell coming from the dumpster was absolutely disgusting .
15 4 adverb
• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example sentence • She decided to continue studying notwithstanding the difficulty of the subject.
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