8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The spinning wheel created a mesmerizing pattern.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
Example sentence • He entered the room with a grinning face.
6 2 noun n noun
• (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
Example sentence • The first inning ended with a tie score.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin
Example sentence • Her pinning of the award to her dress made her feel accomplished.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
adjective satellite
• transgressing a moral or divine law
Example sentence • She was warned about the consequences of sinning .
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of diluting something
Example sentence • The thinning of the hair is a common sign of aging.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• succeeding with great difficulty
Example sentence • She has a winning smile.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a container; usually has a lid
Example sentence • She was binning the recyclables in the proper containers.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
verb
• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • Her hobby is tanning and skinning animal hides.
9 3 noun n noun
• the event consisting of the start of something
Example sentence • The beginning of the book was captivating.
7 2 verb v noun
• a loud harsh or strident noise
verb
• make a resonant sound, like artillery
Example sentence • I hate dinning at fancy restaurants.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To remove the seeds from cotton with a cotton gin.
noun
• The act of removing seeds from cotton with a cotton gin.
Example sentence • The ginning process involves separating the fibers from the seeds.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• producing two offspring at a time
Example sentence • They were twinning in matching outfits.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
verb
• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • She wore a shinning silver dress to the party.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them
Example sentence • The tinning on the roof has started to peel.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Example sentence • The ruining storm destroyed everything in its path.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • He was outgrinning everyone at the party with his wide smile.
10 3
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11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The rebeginning of the project was marked by a new sense of enthusiasm.
9 3 verb v
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12 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• Of an aircraft: to go into a rapid, uncontrollable descent in a steep spiral.
Example sentence • The tailspinning economy is causing widespread job losses.
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.
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.
12 4 noun n Example sentence • The underpinning of this building is deteriorating.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having the power or quality of deciding
Example sentence • The determining factor in her decision was the financial implications.
9 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • The examining doctor concluded that the patient had a broken bone.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a feeling of deep longing
Example sentence • His pining for his long-lost love consumed him every day.
7 2 noun n noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
Example sentence • I love going for a walk in the evening .
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.
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.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
Example sentence • The ravening wolves roamed the forest, searching for their next prey.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
noun
• (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
adjective satellite
• continually repeated over a period of time
Example sentence • She wore running shoes to the gym.
8 2 noun n noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
Example sentence • He made a turning motion with his hands.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of hearing attentively
Example sentence • Her listening skills are excellent, she always understands what others are saying.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an open or empty space in or between things
Example sentence • The opening of the party was attended by many guests.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• so extremely intense as to evoke screams
Example sentence • The screaming baby finally fell asleep.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example sentence • He believes in disciplining his children firmly but lovingly.
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 making something clean
Example sentence • I hired a professional cleaning service to clean my house.
7 2 adjective adj noun
• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
adjective satellite
• attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
Example sentence • He devised a cunning plan to outsmart his opponents.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of eating dinner
Example sentence • We enjoyed a delicious meal at the fine dining restaurant.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
Example sentence • The joining of the two organizations will create a stronger entity.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination to do something
adjective satellite
• departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
Example sentence • His books formed a leaning tower in the corner of the room.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
Example sentence • Online learning has become increasingly popular.
9 2 noun n noun
• abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
Example sentence • The lightning struck the tree and set it on fire.
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