7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a persistently annoying person
verb
• utter obscenities or profanities
Example sentence • He was warned about his cussing language in the classroom.
7 2 verb v noun
• an excited state of agitation
verb
• worry unnecessarily or excessively
Example sentence • Stop fussing over every little detail.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
verb
• touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
Example sentence • I am bussing tables at the restaurant tonight.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
verb
• tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it
Example sentence • The trussing was used to support the weight of the heavy chandelier.
11 4 verb v verb
• To focus on something else
Example sentence • I am refocussing my energy on my studies.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
Example sentence • The sensing of danger made her heart race.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
Example sentence • The chef used a sharp knife for slicing the tomatoes.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time between occurrences of a repeating event
Example sentence • The spacing between the lines in this document is too narrow.
11 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• gradually intrusive without right or permission
Example sentence • The homeowner caught the teenagers trespassing on his property.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
Example sentence • She was disguising herself as a man to avoid being recognized.
9 3 verb v verb
• give, sell, or transfer to another
Example sentence • She is disposing of all her old clothes.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a legal document giving official permission to do something
Example sentence • The licensing process can be complicated and time-consuming.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• as if striking with slashing blows
Example sentence • He wore a slashing red robe to the party.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
Example sentence • Her sneezing startled everyone in the room.
9 2 noun n noun
• joining or attaching by stitches
Example sentence • She learned the art of stitching from her grandmother.
9 2 verb v noun
• the act of changing one thing or position for another
Example sentence • I am switching the TV channel to watch a different show.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
verb
• expose or make accessible to some action or influence
Example sentence • The exposing sun left her with a deep tan.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
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.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The treasurer is responsible for disbursing funds to the various departments.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The dispersing fog made it difficult to see the road ahead.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To transport via a motor bus.
noun
• The transportation of schoolchildren, by bus, to schools in other neighbourhoods in order to alleviate social inequalities or to achieve racial integration.
Example sentence • The school district is considering busing students from the overcrowded elementary school to a nearby school with available space.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
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.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a feeling of scornful hatred
Example sentence • He gazed at her with a despising look on his face.
8 2 verb v adjective
• pouring from or as if from a sluice
Example sentence • She was sluicing the dirt off her garden tools.
5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
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 v verb
• choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Example sentence • She is espousing a new approach to education reform.
6 2 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I am losing my patience with your constant excuses.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• improper or excessive use
verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • He was accused of misusing company resources for personal gain.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
verb
• make more interesting or flavorful
Example sentence • I added some spicing to the dish to enhance the flavor.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The disturbing news unsettled the whole community.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Example sentence • Their passionate kissing brought tears to my eyes.
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.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• affording physical or mental rest
Example sentence • I love to listen to relaxing music before bed.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of gliding on skates
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She wore a stunning red dress to the party.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
Example sentence • He had a scaring experience at the haunted house.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
verb
• sleep lightly or for a short period of time
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The company is surplusing old equipment to make room for new purchases.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
Example sentence • She is a trusting individual who always sees the best in others.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tolerating without protest
Example sentence • She is accepting the award on behalf of her team.
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