10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• a legal document giving official permission to do something
verb
• consent to, give permission; permit
Example sentence • She told me to water the plants daily, weather permitting .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
noun
• (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
adjective satellite
• not moving and therefore easy to attack
Example sentence • I saw a group of people sitting on the park bench.
12 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
Example sentence • The transmitting antenna sends out signals for miles.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• refer for judgment or consideration
Example sentence • She is submitting her application for the job.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
Example sentence • I enjoy knitting in my free time.
10 3 verb v verb
• perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Example sentence • She was arrested for committing a serious crime.
7 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
adjective satellite
• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
Example sentence • I need to find a fitting for this pipe.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of contacting one thing with another
Example sentence • He was hitting the ball with great force.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • The splitting headache made it difficult to concentrate.
12 4 verb v verb
• submit (information) again to a program or automatic system
Example sentence • Please make the necessary corrections before resubmitting your application.
9 3 verb v verb
• declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Example sentence • After a lot of persuasion, she finally admitting her mistake.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not in keeping with what is correct or proper
Example sentence • The outfit she wore to the wedding was completely unfitting .
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• (of clothing) That follows the contours of the body
Example sentence • She wore a formfitting dress to the party.
8 3 verb v verb
• prevent from being included or considered or accepted
Example sentence • She tried to make her essay shorter by omitting unnecessary details.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To hit something better or further than another, especially to score better in a game involving hitting a ball with a bat.
Example sentence • The baseball team is known for outhitting their opponents.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
Example sentence • Despite the surgeon's best efforts, the patient's pain was unremitting .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
Example sentence • The refitting of the kitchen took longer than expected.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Wearing a tuxedo was befitting for the formal event.
10 3 adjective adj noun
• someone unable to adapt to their circumstances
Example sentence • His misfitting shoes caused him discomfort throughout the day.
8 2 verb v verb
• make a clean cut through
Example sentence • She was slitting open the envelope with a letter opener.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
Example sentence • The pitting on the surface of the car was caused by hailstones.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not done with purpose or intent
Example sentence • He was the unwitting victim of a prank.
7 2 verb
• To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).
noun
• The part of a key that engages the tumblers to activate the lock
8 2 verb v noun
• a sudden quick movement
verb
• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Example sentence • The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower.
8 2 verb v noun
• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
Example sentence • She was gritting her teeth in pain.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• put an end to a state or an activity
Example sentence • His quitting shocked everyone in the office.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a formally arranged gathering
Example sentence • Let's schedule a meeting for next week.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
6 2 verb v noun
• the act that results in something coming to be
Example sentence • She is making a cake for the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• the message that is intended or expressed or signified
adjective satellite
• rich in significance or implication
Example sentence • She asked the meaning of the word.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The moving of the furniture was a tedious task.
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 .
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• intentionally conceived
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
10 3 verb v verb
• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Example sentence • The judge's ruling ultimately led to acquitting the defendant.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example sentence • Her frequent vomiting after meals concerned her parents.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She bought a matching hat and gloves.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
Example sentence • The mining industry plays a significant role in the country's economy.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Example sentence • She gave him a mocking smile.
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.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He ate half of the cake and saved the remaining for later.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
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