6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • I received a paying job offer after months of searching.
10 3 verb v noun
• a representation by picture or portraiture
Example sentence • He does a great job portraying the character in the play.
6 2 noun n noun
• a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Example sentence • She adored that old saying : 'Actions speak louder than words.'
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• unable to find your way
Example sentence • The straying of the lost sheep was of great concern to the shepherd.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• continuing or remaining in a place or state
verb
• stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example sentence • I enjoy staying active by participating in various sports.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the production of eggs (especially in birds)
Example sentence • She found her cat laying on the sofa.
8 2 verb v noun
• the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
Example sentence • I saw a painter spraying the walls with a fresh coat of paint.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the process of gradually becoming inferior
verb
• lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Example sentence • The decaying leaves covered the forest floor.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• time during which some action is awaited
verb
• cause to be slowed down or delayed
Example sentence • The delaying tactics used by the defendant's lawyer prolonged the trial.
10 3 verb v noun
• something intended to communicate a particular impression
verb
• to show, make visible or apparent
Example sentence • She was displaying her artwork at the gallery.
9 3 verb v noun
• something (especially a game) that is played again
verb
• reproduce (a recording) on a recorder
Example sentence • I enjoy replaying my favorite video games.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the craft of laying bricks
Example sentence • My uncle works in bricklaying and is known for his craftsmanship.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • It was a dismaying sight to see the destruction caused by the hurricane.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • We spent the whole day haying in the hot sun.
11 3 noun n noun
• the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
Example sentence • The soothsaying industry thrived during the medieval period.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• neutering a female by removing the ovaries
Example sentence • I took my cat for spaying last week.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not exempt from paying taxes
Example sentence • The taxpaying population is concerned about the rising inflation rates.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• lessen the intensity of or calm
Example sentence • She gave an allaying smile to comfort him.
8 3 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
verb
• turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
Example sentence • Rock climbers use belaying to secure the rope and protect their partner.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The organization accepts both paying and nonpaying members.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
Example sentence • She was relaying the information to the team.
9 3 verb v verb
• wait in hiding to attack
Example sentence • He was waylaying her at the bus stop every morning.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
verb
• put something on top of something else
Example sentence • The overlaying pattern on the fabric was intricate and beautiful.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The two rival groups were affraying outside the bar.
8 3 verb v verb
• lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
Example sentence • The artist was arraying the colors on the palette.
8 3 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• an appraisal of the state of affairs
verb
• analyze (chemical substances)
Example sentence • She was assaying the quality of the diamonds before making a purchase.
6 2 verb v noun
• an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
adjective satellite
• (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
verb
• utter in deep prolonged tones
Example sentence • The hound was baying at the moon.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He is a betraying friend who constantly spreads rumors about others.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • His bewraying behavior revealed his true intentions.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• braying characteristic of donkeys
Example sentence • The loud braying of the donkey could be heard from miles away.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To perform as a disc jockey.
Example sentence • He is passionate about deejaying and spends hours practicing every day.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • The insurance policy covered a portion of the medical expenses, defraying the financial burden on the patient.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The doomsaying of some economists caused panic in the stock market.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• represent as less significant or important
Example sentence • She gave a downplaying answer to the question.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The draying of heavy machinery requires specialized equipment.
8 3 verb v
10 3 adverb adv
9 3 verb v
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6 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The faying surfaces of the two metal plates were carefully cleaned before welding.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The butcher was flaying the carcass of the cow.
8 3 verb v verb
• steal goods; take as spoils
Example sentence • She is foraying into the world of entrepreneurship.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The fraying of the fabric was caused by frequent washing.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • There is no gainsaying that she is talented.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
adjective satellite
• of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
Example sentence • His graying hair made him look wise and experienced.
9 3 verb v verb
• To shout an expression of excitement.
Example sentence • They were hooraying for their favorite team at the championship game.
9 3 verb v verb
• To cheer with a "hurray".
8 3 verb v noun
• (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
verb
• decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Example sentence • He was inlaying the delicate pieces of mother-of-pearl into the wooden table.
6 2 verb
• To gather may, or flowers in general.
noun
• The celebrations traditionally held to celebrate May Day.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• place (something) where one cannot find it again
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He was missaying the details of the story.
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