7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
Example sentence • The curbing along the sidewalk was cracked and in need of repair.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • Her perturbing behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • The stabbing shocked the entire neighborhood.
9 3 verb v
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8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
Example sentence • I made a brief stopping at the store to pick up some snacks.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of escaping physically
verb
• run away from confinement
Example sentence • He was caught while escaping from prison.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
verb
• shift or move by taking a step
Example sentence • The hiker carefully watched every stepping stone to cross the river safely.
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.
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, 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 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of cleaning with a broom
adjective satellite
• taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Example sentence • He made a sweeping gesture with his arm to indicate the breathtaking view.
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.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• coming down or downward
Example sentence • The descending staircase led us down into the basement.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• moving or going or growing upward
noun
• the act of changing location in an upward direction
Example sentence • The ascending trail led us to the mountaintop.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • She always has a condescending tone when talking to her employees.
12 3 noun n noun
• the work of cleaning and running a house
Example sentence • I need to hire a housekeeping service to clean my apartment.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• working as a landscape gardener
Example sentence • She hired a professional landscaping company to transform her backyard.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by resonance
Example sentence • The team achieved a resounding victory in the championship.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh
Example sentence • We had so much fun sledding down the hill.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• being a smooth continuous motion
Example sentence • The children had a lot of fun on the sliding at the playground.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a gait in which steps and hops alternate
Example sentence • She had a skipping heartbeat.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
verb
• hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
Example sentence • He received a hard slapping from his mother for misbehaving.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of catching an object with the hands
verb
• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
Example sentence • The snapping turtle quickly retreated into its shell.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Example sentence • The swapping of ideas is crucial for fostering creativity.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a sweeping stroke or blow
verb
• strike with a swiping motion
Example sentence • He got a cut on his finger from a swiping motion.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of chewing noisily
Example sentence • He was chomping on a piece of gum.
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of shielding from harm
Example sentence • The mountains acted as a natural shielding against the strong winds.
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 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
Example sentence • I need to buy a new shredding machine for the office.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Example sentence • The building is made of brick and has several floors.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
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.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading
Example sentence • His misreading of the instructions caused him to assemble the furniture incorrectly.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Example sentence • I enjoy reading novels in my free time.
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, 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, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
Example sentence • The old man stood up straight, his back no longer stooping .
7 2 noun n noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony will take place in a beautiful garden.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
7 2 verb v noun
• a young person of either sex
verb
• tell false information to for fun
Example sentence • I was just kidding about being able to fly.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an instance of driving away or warding off
Example sentence • Her snubbing of the invitation hurt his feelings.
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