7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a persistently annoying person
verb
• utter obscenities or profanities
Example sentence • He was warned about his cussing language in the classroom.
10 3 verb v verb
• to consider or examine in speech or writing
Example sentence • They were discussing the latest episode of their favorite TV show.
9 3 verb v noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
Example sentence • He was focussing hard on his studies.
11 4 verb v verb
• To cause (a lens, or a beam of light or particles, etc.) to be out of focus.
9 3 verb
• To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
12 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • The misfocussing of the camera resulted in blurry photographs.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • Her overfocussing on her career caused strain in her personal relationships.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The doctor was percussing the patient's chest to check for any abnormalities in the lungs.
12 4 verb v
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Example sentence • He was prefocussing his camera before taking the picture.
10 3 verb v verb
• To free from a truss; to untie or unfasten
Example sentence • He began untrussing the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Example sentence • It was embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
verb
• touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
Example sentence • I am bussing tables at the restaurant tonight.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• persuasion of voters in a political campaign
Example sentence • The canvassing of the neighborhood was essential to gather information about the residents' opinions.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • The dark clouds and thunder made for a menacing sky.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The purchasing of a new car can be a significant financial decision.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• emerging to the surface and becoming apparent
Example sentence • The surfacing of new evidence led to the reopening of the case.
11 4 verb v verb
• cause to come to know personally
Example sentence • The teacher will be introducing a new topic in today's class.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of brushing your teeth
Example sentence • I need to buy a new brushing for my hair.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
adjective satellite
• physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Example sentence • He suffered a crushing defeat in the boxing match.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She received a gushing review for her performance in the play.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To transport via a motor bus.
noun
• The transportation of schoolchildren, by bus, to schools in other neighbourhoods in order to alleviate social inequalities or to achieve racial integration.
Example sentence • The school district is considering busing students from the overcrowded elementary school to a nearby school with available space.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Example sentence • The smell coming from the dumpster was absolutely disgusting .
5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
6 2 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I am losing my patience with your constant excuses.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
11 3 verb v noun
• a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
Example sentence • The coach focused on buttressing the team's weaknesses during training.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• growing together, fusing
Example sentence • The coalescing clouds signaled an approaching storm.
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 adjective adj adjective satellite
• broad in scope or content
Example sentence • The study conducted an encompassing analysis of the effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
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.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a contorted facial expression
verb
• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Example sentence • He had a grimacing expression on his face as he opened the envelope.
13 5 verb v Example sentence • The organization is working on reintroducing native plants to the depleted forest.
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 noun n noun
• the formal act of approving
Example sentence • Receiving a promotion at work was a true blessing for him.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• fighting with the fists
Example sentence • I enjoy watching professional boxing matches.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• noisy like the sound of a bee
Example sentence • The buzzing bees flew from flower to flower.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
8 2 noun n noun
• savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
Example sentence • I bought a new dressing for my salad.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
Example sentence • The facing brick on the house is starting to crumble.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of putting something in working order again
Example sentence • I need to do some fixing around the house.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an estimate based on little or no information
Example sentence • Her guessing of the answer was completely accurate.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Example sentence • The hissing sound of the snake startled me.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Example sentence • Their passionate kissing brought tears to my eyes.
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