8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the administration of a sedative agent or drug
Example sentence • The drugging of the drink was reported to the police.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast
Example sentence • She strained her back from all the lugging she had to do.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
verb
• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
7 2 noun n noun
• assault with intent to rob
Example sentence • The mugging took place just outside the subway station.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The tugging of the rope indicated a struggle between the two teams.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a gesture involving the shoulders
verb
• raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
Example sentence • His shrugging indicated that he was not bothered by the criticism.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a projectile that is fired from a gun
verb
• strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
Example sentence • I watched an exciting game of slugging at the baseball stadium.
8 2 verb v verb
• To make secure or snug.
Example sentence • She was snugging up the blanket to keep warm.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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8 2 verb v verb
• To flow in noisy bursts.
Example sentence • I could hear the glugging sound of water pouring into the glass.
7 2 verb v verb
• To stew in an earthenware jug etc.
noun
• The process of stewing in an earthenware jar.
7 2 verb v noun
• small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• pretentious or silly talk or writing
Example sentence • He gave a humbugging answer to avoid telling the truth.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
Example sentence • Stop bugging me, I'm trying to concentrate!
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• locate and correct errors in a computer program code
Example sentence • The team spent hours on debugging the code to fix the error.
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.
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.
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 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, 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 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
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.
13 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s
Example sentence • The couple won the jitterbugging competition with their energetic routine.
9 3 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
Example sentence • I need you to complete the putting green before the golf tournament.
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.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the performance of a part or role in a drama
adjective satellite
• serving temporarily especially as a substitute
Example sentence • She studied acting at a prestigious drama school.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• the verbal act of requesting
Example sentence • I received a lot of asking about my trip to Europe.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The movie was so boring that I fell asleep halfway through.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the particular occupation for which you are trained
Example sentence • I found my true calling in life when I became a teacher.
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 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 noun n noun
• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Example sentence • He always refers to his wife as darling .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
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.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
noun
• the time when something ends
Example sentence • She is a dying old woman in need of medical attention.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of consuming food
Example sentence • I have a few eating utensils in my drawer.
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 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• becoming lower or less in degree or value
adjective satellite
• decreasing in amount or degree
Example sentence • The falling leaves created a colorful carpet on the ground.
7 2 noun n noun
• the experiencing of affective and emotional states
Example sentence • I have a strange feeling in my stomach.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
adjective satellite
• engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
Example sentence • The fighting in the boxing match was intense.
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, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• an instance of traveling by air
Example sentence • The flying squirrel glided through the trees.
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