9 3 noun
• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
Example sentence • I have some questions regarding the new project.
10 3 verb v noun
• a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
verb
• cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
Example sentence • The news reporter was bombarding the celebrity with questions.
10 3 verb v noun
• anything that is cast aside or discarded
Example sentence • She was discarding old clothes to make room for new ones.
12 4 adverb
• in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
Example sentence • He continued to eat junk food, disregarding his doctor's warning.
8 2 verb v noun
• a person who keeps watch over something or someone
Example sentence • The security guard is guarding the entrance to the building.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a person of subnormal intelligence
verb
• cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
Example sentence • The retarding influence of stress can negatively affect one's mental health.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• providing personal satisfaction
Example sentence • Helping others can be very rewarding .
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.
9 3 adverb adv adjective satellite
• (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
Example sentence • The students were divided into groups according to their abilities.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
Example sentence • The boarding process was delayed due to bad weather.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
Example sentence • I bought the latest recording of my favorite artist.
12 4 verb v verb
• introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
Example sentence • She was interlarding her speech with jokes to keep the audience engaged.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
Example sentence • The placarding of hazardous materials is mandatory in transportation.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• large outdoor signboard
Example sentence • Her hoarding of old newspapers resulted in a cluttered and chaotic living space.
7 2 verb v noun
• a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
Example sentence • Stop harping on about your ex-boyfriend, it's getting tiresome.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a grant made by a law court
Example sentence • The academy is awarding scholarships to deserving students.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
Example sentence • She showed me her beautiful drawing of a sunset.
13 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of skating on a skateboard
Example sentence • I enjoy watching professional skateboarding competitions.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • She was lost in an absorbing book and didn't notice the time passing.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
verb
• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
Example sentence • The warding on the door was too weak to keep the burglar out.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of departing politely
Example sentence • We exchanged warm partings after a lovely evening together.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• persistent petty and unjustified criticism
Example sentence • I'm tired of all your carping and complaining.
7 2 noun n noun
• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Example sentence • He always refers to his wife as darling .
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
adjective satellite
• (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
Example sentence • The starting point of the race is at the park.
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.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Example sentence • Her crying kept me awake all night.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a moral or mental distortion
Example sentence • The warping of the wood was caused by excessive moisture.
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 verb v noun
• a young person of either sex
verb
• tell false information to for fun
Example sentence • I was just kidding about being able to fly.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
Example sentence • The helping hand reached out to the injured bird.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
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.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She wore a charming dress to the party.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
adjective satellite
• relating to farming or agriculture
Example sentence • The family has been involved in traditional farming for generations.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
Example sentence • The soldiers were marching in perfect formation.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
adjective satellite
• suffering from lack of food
Example sentence • The starving child asked for food.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
verb
• speak in an unfriendly tone
Example sentence • The barking of the dog woke up the entire neighborhood.
7 2 noun n noun
• prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
Example sentence • She felt a deep longing for her hometown.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Example sentence • She placed a bid at the live bidding event.
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.
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.
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