12 3 noun
n
noun
• the construction of ships
Example sentence • Newport News and Hampton Roads, Virginia have a long history of shipbuilding .
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.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The rebuilding of the city after the earthquake took several years.
13 3 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• listen without the speaker's knowledge
Example sentence • She was caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
12 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• exercise that builds muscles through tension
Example sentence • He started bodybuilding at the age of 20 and quickly became a champion.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
Example sentence • The old barn had an outbuilding attached to it for storing tools and equipment.
11 3 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The park has several nonbuilding structures, such as benches and statues.
9 3 adjective
adj
No meanings yet for this word...
12 3 noun
n
noun
• The construction of a boat or boats.
Example sentence • His passion for boatbuilding led him to start his own business.
11 3 noun
n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The misbuilding was caused by a structural flaw in the design.
13 4 noun
n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The multibuilding complex houses several businesses.
11 3 noun
n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The company uses prebuilding techniques to minimize on-site work.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• To dismantle or deconstruct (something previously built).
Example sentence • The unbuilding of the old factory began last week.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
verb
• To build up (literally).
noun
• The process of building something up; gradual development or accumulation.
Example sentence • She is dedicated to the upbuilding of her community.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of spending or disbursing money
Example sentence • Her excessive spending on clothes has resulted in a lot of debt.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Example sentence • The spreading wildfire consumed several acres of forest.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
Example sentence • The faucet was leaking and there was a constant dripping .
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
adjective satellite
• coming down freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The dropping of the book startled me.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Example sentence • The illegal dumping of hazardous waste is a serious environmental issue.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
Example sentence • The police were called in to investigate the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman's son.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
verb
• operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
Example sentence • The pumping bass made the club feel alive.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• movement that causes the formation of a curve
Example sentence • He noticed a slight bending in the metal rod.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the capacity to attract and hold something
adjective satellite
• executed with proper legal authority
Example sentence • The binding on my book is falling apart.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
Example sentence • The team-building activities promoted bonding among the employees.
8 2 adjective
adj
noun
• sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in the corner, brooding over her failed exams.
13 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the sport of skating on a skateboard
Example sentence • I enjoy watching professional skateboarding competitions.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
verb
• shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Example sentence • The vibrating phone startled me.
13 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • Please fill out the corresponding form for each item you wish to purchase.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a feeling of evil to come
Example sentence • The dark clouds in the sky gave a sense of foreboding to the town.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of sending on to another destination
Example sentence • The forwarding of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The dark clouds indicated an impending storm.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
Example sentence • Her pleading fell on deaf ears.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
verb
• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
Example sentence • He was arrested for bribing a police officer to overlook his illegal activities.
9 3 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
verb
• cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Example sentence • The fireworks were exploding in a spectacular display.
7 2 noun
n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • He was described as a hilding , always relying on others for support.
8 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
noun
• the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
Example sentence • She was bleeding profusely from her arm.
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.
7 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • He is getting older and his once thick hair is now balding .
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
Example sentence • The gilding on the picture frame was starting to peel.
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.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adjective satellite
• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
Example sentence • The detective conducted a probing investigation to find the killer.
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