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.
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 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Wearing a tuxedo was befitting for the formal event.
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.
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 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.
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.
8 2 verb v noun
• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
Example sentence • She was gritting her teeth in pain.
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 v, n verb
• put an end to a state or an activity
Example sentence • His quitting shocked everyone in the office.
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.
8 2 verb v verb
• make a clean cut through
Example sentence • She was slitting open the envelope with a letter opener.
11 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The backfitting algorithm is commonly used in statistical modeling.
9 3 verb v verb
• To let fall; to depress; to yield.
Example sentence • The professor announced that he would be demitting his role at the end of the semester.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The emitting light from the lamp was too bright for my eyes.
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 .
10 3 verb v Example sentence • She was unknitting the scarf she had started knitting a year ago.
10 3 verb v verb
• perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Example sentence • She was arrested for committing a serious crime.
10 4 verb v
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Example sentence • The satellite was reemitting the signals it received from space.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 .
8 2 noun n noun
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
Example sentence • The painting on the wall was a beautiful landscape.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Example sentence • The planning for the wedding is going smoothly.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • She is expecting a baby in a few months.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To execute (someone), or display (a body), on a gibbet.
noun
• The act by which somebody is gibbeted.
Example sentence • The practice of gibbeting was considered barbaric by some.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
Example sentence • She is bringing her dog to the park.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
Example sentence • I have not yet finished the editing of my paper.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Example sentence • We need to create a new marketing strategy for this product.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the activity of making visits
Example sentence • I enjoy visiting museums and art galleries when I travel.
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.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• intentionally conceived
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
9 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination
noun
• the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Example sentence • Deep breathing can help reduce stress and anxiety.
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.
10 3 verb v verb
• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Example sentence • The judge's ruling ultimately led to acquitting the defendant.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The strong winds were buffeting the trees.
11 3 verb, noun v, n adjective
• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
Example sentence • I'm tired of all the complaining .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking an excursion for pleasure
Example sentence • The company organized a junketing for its employees to celebrate their achievements.
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 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• breathing heavily (as after exertion)
Example sentence • The panting dog was desperately looking for water after running in the hot sun.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
Example sentence • The journalism students are responsible for writing the news reporting .
10 3 adjective adj noun
• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
adjective satellite
• furnishing support and encouragement
Example sentence • She played a supporting role in the movie.
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