7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of adding salt to food
Example sentence • The salting of the sidewalks during winter prevents them from becoming slippery.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
verb
• attack someone physically or emotionally
Example sentence • The assaulting waves crashed against the rocky shore.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• loss due to not showing up
Example sentence • The company fell into defaulting after missing several loan payments.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• disabled in the feet or legs
Example sentence • She walked with halting steps, unsure of her footing.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• (architecture) a vaulted structure
adjective satellite
• revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
Example sentence • The gymnast showed incredible skill in her vaulting performance.
11 4 verb v
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Example sentence • He ruined the dish by oversalting it.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a milkshake made with malt powder
verb
• treat with malt or malt extract
Example sentence • He visited a malting facility to learn about the malting process.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
Example sentence • The faulting wall required immediate repairs.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• having existence or being or actuality
Example sentence • The existing building will be renovated to create a new office space.
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.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• expressing extreme contempt
Example sentence • She made an insulting comment about his appearance.
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.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He works for a consulting company.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tolerating without protest
Example sentence • She is accepting the award on behalf of her team.
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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of singing in a monotonous tone
Example sentence • The chanting of the crowd filled the stadium.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having a debilitating effect
Example sentence • Running a marathon is an exhausting experience.
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.
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 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of gliding on skates
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• finding a solution to a problem
Example sentence • The solving of complex math problems requires critical thinking skills.
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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
Example sentence • After my workout, I was covered in sweating .
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
14 4 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• To perform a somersault.
Example sentence • He was summersaulting across the room.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• marked by continuous change or effective action
Example sentence • The changing seasons bring a sense of renewal.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She wore a charming dress to the party.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
Example sentence • The chattering of birds in the trees woke me up.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The devastating earthquake destroyed the entire city.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of going into solution
Example sentence • The dissolving of sugar in water creates a sweet solution.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The disturbing news unsettled the whole community.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a request for information
adjective satellite
• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
Example sentence • Her constant questioning was starting to annoy her friends.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
Example sentence • The sinking of the Titanic is a tragic event in history.
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 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
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, adjective v, adj noun
• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
adjective satellite
• smiling with happiness or optimism
Example sentence • She had a bright, smiling face that lit up the room.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He had a sneaking suspicion that she was lying.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
Example sentence • Her loud snoring kept me awake all night.
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.
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