7 2 verb v noun
• a clear and certain mental apprehension
adjective satellite
• evidencing the possession of inside information
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
adjective satellite
• designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow
Example sentence • The flowing river was a beautiful sight.
7 2 adjective adj noun
• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
Example sentence • She had a glowing smile that lit up the room.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• relating to or suitable for growth
noun
• (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
Example sentence • The growing population is putting a strain on our resources.
8 3 noun
• the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
Example sentence • She regretted forgoing the opportunity to study abroad.
6 2 verb v adjective
• less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
noun
• British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
adverb
• in a low position; near the ground
verb
• make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
Example sentence • The cows were lowing in the pasture.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The company faced financial difficulties owing to poor management.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of rowing as a sport
Example sentence • She joined the rowing team at her university.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the display of a motion picture
Example sentence • The art gallery had a showing of paintings by local artists.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• processing that involves blowing a gas
Example sentence • The wind was blowing fiercely outside.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• joining or attaching by stitches
Example sentence • She enjoys sewing dresses for her dolls.
9 4 adjective adj Example sentence • She is an easygoing person who doesn't get stressed easily.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The patient is currently undergoing surgery.
9 3 verb v
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
adjective satellite
• showing an excessively deferential manner
Example sentence • The ballerina finished her performance with a graceful bowing .
7 2 verb v noun
• an instance of boastful talk
adjective satellite
• exhibiting self-importance
Example sentence • The rooster is crowing loudly in the morning.
7 2 verb v noun
• a decrease in rate of change
Example sentence • She is slowing down her car as she approaches the intersection.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
Example sentence • The sowing of discord among the group led to its disintegration.
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 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 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
adjective satellite
• having the power of driving or impelling
Example sentence • I need to practice my driving before taking the test.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the sound of a bell ringing
Example sentence • I could hear the ringing of the telephone from the other room.
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.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of creating written works
Example sentence • His writing is very neat and organized.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
adjective satellite
• being and remaining ready and available for use
Example sentence • I hate waiting in line at the grocery store.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of traveling by foot
adjective satellite
• close enough to be walked to
Example sentence • He twisted his ankle while walking .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
7 2 verb v noun
• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
Example sentence • She is wearing a beautiful dress for the party.
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.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• disposed or inclined toward
noun
• the act of making a choice
adjective satellite
• not brought about by coercion or force
Example sentence • He is always willing to help others.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
adjective satellite
• actively engaged in paid work
Example sentence • I need to finish my working before I can take a break.
7 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• (of sounds) repeating by reflection
Example sentence • The echoing sound of footsteps filled the empty corridor.
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.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
adjective satellite
• unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge
Example sentence • They walked into the trap unknowing of what awaited them.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
Example sentence • I spent the whole morning hoeing the garden.
11 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the event of one object coming closer to another
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • He saw an approaching storm and quickly ran indoors.
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, adjective v, n, adj noun
• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
adjective satellite
• producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
Example sentence • Selective breeding has led to the development of various dog breeds.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• detailed instructions, as for a military operation
Example sentence • The CEO held a morning briefing to update the team on the company's latest strategy.
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.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• able to control or determine policy
Example sentence • She is a controlling person who always wants things done her way.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The crashing waves at the beach were mesmerizing.
8 2 verb v noun
• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
Example sentence • The baby is crawling on the floor.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The creaking door woke me up in the middle of the night.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
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