8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
Example sentence • The old car made a clunking noise as it drove down the road.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hollow twanging sound
adverb
• with a short hollow thud
verb
• make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
Example sentence • The loud plunking sound of raindrops hitting the tin roof filled the room.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Deep thunking is often required when tackling complex problems.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units
Example sentence • Sentence chunking involves grouping words together based on their grammatical relationship.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• failure to reach a minimum required performance
verb
• fail to get a passing grade
Example sentence • She was worried about flunking the test.
7 2 verb v noun
• United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967)
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
11 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The kerplunking of raindrops on the roof made it difficult to sleep.
9 3 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• the exposure of falseness or pretensions
Example sentence • The debunking of the conspiracy theory provided a much-needed sense of relief.
10 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • We spent the weekend spelunking in the deep caves.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
Example sentence • The telephone company installed a new trunking system to improve call quality and efficiency.
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 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
adjective satellite
• endowed with the capacity to reason
Example sentence • His thinking on the matter is quite different from mine.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by jokes and good humor
Example sentence • He is always telling joking stories to entertain his friends.
6 2 verb v noun
• the act that results in something coming to be
Example sentence • She is making a cake for the party.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
adjective satellite
• emitting smoke in great volume
Example sentence • People should be aware of the dangers of smoking .
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• capable of or involving speech or speaking
noun
• the utterance of intelligible speech
Example sentence • She gave a captivating speaking performance.
6 2 verb v noun
• the act of someone who picks up or takes something
adjective satellite
• very attractive; capturing interest
Example sentence • She is taking a shower before going to bed.
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 .
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.
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 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.
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 .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Example sentence • The smell coming from the dumpster was absolutely disgusting .
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.
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