12 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
verb
• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example sentence • He performed a sidestepping dance move.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
verb
• shift or move by taking a step
Example sentence • The hiker carefully watched every stepping stone to cross the river safely.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He had a pepping smile on his face after winning the game.
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.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The devastating earthquake destroyed the entire city.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
Example sentence • I made a brief stopping at the store to pick up some snacks.
11 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He was cautious while walking on the slippery surface to avoid misstepping .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
Example sentence • Her prepping skills made her the ultimate party host.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal abbreviation of `representative'
Example sentence • She's repping her favorite sports team by wearing their jersey.
10 2 verb v noun
• (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person
verb
• pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance
Example sentence • I spent the entire day schlepping boxes from the basement to the attic.
9 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • I'm tired of all the shlepping we have to do while traveling.
13 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • The stairstepping motion requires a lot of leg strength and balance.
10 3 verb v verb
• To remove (the mast) from a sailing vessel.
Example sentence • I am unstepping the ladder from the tree.
10 3 verb v
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10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The disturbing news unsettled the whole community.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• moving as on a slippery surface
Example sentence • The wet floor was slippery, and I kept slipping while trying to walk.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • The stabbing shocked the entire neighborhood.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of cleaning with a broom
adjective satellite
• taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Example sentence • He made a sweeping gesture with his arm to indicate the breathtaking view.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of escaping physically
verb
• run away from confinement
Example sentence • He was caught while escaping from prison.
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.
12 3 noun n noun
• the work of cleaning and running a house
Example sentence • I need to hire a housekeeping service to clean my apartment.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• working as a landscape gardener
Example sentence • She hired a professional landscaping company to transform her backyard.
13 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• listen without the speaker's knowledge
Example sentence • She was caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a gait in which steps and hops alternate
Example sentence • She had a skipping heartbeat.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
verb
• hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
Example sentence • He received a hard slapping from his mother for misbehaving.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of catching an object with the hands
verb
• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
Example sentence • The snapping turtle quickly retreated into its shell.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Example sentence • The swapping of ideas is crucial for fostering creativity.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a sweeping stroke or blow
verb
• strike with a swiping motion
Example sentence • He got a cut on his finger from a swiping motion.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of chewing noisily
Example sentence • He was chomping on a piece of gum.
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, 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.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
Example sentence • The old man stood up straight, his back no longer stooping .
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces
noun
• the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)
Example sentence • The United Nations has deployed peacekeeping forces in conflict zones around the world.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• having an oblique or slanted direction
Example sentence • The sloping roof was covered in a thick layer of snow.
12 3 noun, adjective n, adj verb
• display excessive cordiality (towards)
Example sentence • The office party was filled with laughter and backslapping .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• Old or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family; of marshy areas; similar to the woodcocks
Example sentence • The sound of sniping echoed through the valley.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so strong as to be irresistible
Example sentence • The amount of work she had to do was overwhelming .
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
Example sentence • The victim reported the stalking to the police.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv adjective satellite
• (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
Example sentence • She was staring at the painting on the wall.
8 2 verb v adjective satellite
• indicating the most important performer or role
Example sentence • She is starring in a new movie.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Example sentence • The stealing of the jewelry was executed with great precision.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of guiding or showing the way
Example sentence • The steering of the ship requires strong and skilled hands.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
Example sentence • She had a sticking plaster on her finger.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She wore a stunning red dress to the party.
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.
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