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.
11 3 noun n noun
• a spelling that is incorrect
Example sentence • Please correct the misspelling in this document.
9 3 verb v noun
• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
Example sentence • The school is expelling the student due to his disruptive behavior.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her speech was so compelling that it convinced everyone to change their minds.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Example sentence • The selling of goods and services is the main source of income for many businesses.
8 2 noun n noun
• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
Example sentence • Her ankle had a noticeable swelling after the fall.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• disclosing unintentionally something concealed
Example sentence • Her telling tone indicated that she was not happy with the situation.
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, noun v, n noun
• uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
Example sentence • The yelling from the next room was deafening.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
Example sentence • The shelling of the city lasted for three days.
8 2 noun n noun
• housing that someone is living in
Example sentence • The old woman's dwelling was a small cottage in the woods.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
verb
• cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
Example sentence • The felling of trees is necessary for the construction of new buildings.
7 2 noun
• a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
9 3 verb v noun
• a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
verb
• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
Example sentence • She was rebelling against her parents' strict rules.
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, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Example sentence • The repelling of mosquitoes is important when camping outdoors.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She is excelling in her studies and has always been at the top of her class.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body
verb
• descend by means of a rappel
Example sentence • The instructor demonstrated the proper technique for rappelling .
8 2 verb v noun
• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Example sentence • The police used tear gas for quelling the riot.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• changing location rapidly
Example sentence • He was pulled over for speeding on the highway.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • I am jelling all the ingredients together to make a smooth sauce.
8 2 verb
• To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She was sparing with her compliments, only giving them when they were truly deserved.
8 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the process of becoming spoiled
Example sentence • The spoiling of the milk led to a sour taste.
9 3 verb v verb
• give, sell, or transfer to another
Example sentence • She is disposing of all her old clothes.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to or capable of propelling
Example sentence • The propelling force of the rocket launched it into space.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The ensorcelling fragrance of the flowers filled the room.
11 4 verb v verb
• To bid farewell or say goodbye.
Example sentence • After farewelling her family, she left for her new job in another city.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
Example sentence • She is an aspiring actress.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• stimulating or exalting to the spirit
Example sentence • The speech was inspiring and left everyone feeling motivated.
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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
Example sentence • The athletes engaged in a friendly sparring match.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of spotting or staining something
Example sentence • The spotting of a rare bird caused excitement among the birdwatchers.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
Example sentence • The spouting whale sprayed water into the air.
8 2 verb v noun
• the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
Example sentence • I saw a painter spraying the walls with a fresh coat of paint.
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.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
Example sentence • She had a despairing look on her face as she watched her dreams crumble.
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.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a statement made about the future
Example sentence • Her foretelling of the earthquake saved many lives.
10 3 verb v verb
• To sell more than; to surpass in sales.
Example sentence • The new smartphone is outselling all other models on the market.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• sell (something) again after having bought it
Example sentence • Online platforms have made reselling items more accessible.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The retelling of the story was more engaging than the original.
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.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her unsparing criticism of his work left him feeling demoralized.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The dispersing fog made it difficult to see the road ahead.
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.
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