7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an abrupt spasmodic movement
adjective satellite
• lacking a steady rhythm
Example sentence • He drove with jerking movements, making everyone in the car feel sick.
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.
8 2 verb v noun
• the activity of recording business transactions
Example sentence • He was clerking at a law firm during summer break.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the evasion of work or duty
Example sentence • His constant shirking of his responsibilities at work is starting to become a problem.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of working too much or too long
Example sentence • It is important to recognize the signs of overworking in yourself and others.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• use again in altered form
Example sentence • The reworking of the play received mixed reviews.
8 2 verb v
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7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Example sentence • The lurking in the shadows made me feel uneasy.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
verb
• smile affectedly or derisively
Example sentence • He had a smirking expression on his face as he walked into the room.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
verb
• speak in an unfriendly tone
Example sentence • The barking of the dog woke up the entire neighborhood.
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.
7 2
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6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • His constant complaining was irking everyone in the office.
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.
12 4 noun n Example sentence • The interworking of the two systems allowed for seamless data transfer.
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • He bought a nonworking car and planned to fix it up.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area
Example sentence • His outworking of the project was commendable.
10 3
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13 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The subnetworking process involves assigning unique IP addresses to each subnetwork.
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The topworking employee is always the first one to arrive at the office.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.
noun
• Lower or underlying workings
Example sentence • The underworking machine was unable to complete the task.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by hard work and perseverance
Example sentence • She is a hardworking student who always gives her best effort.
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, noun v, n noun
• a distinguishing symbol
Example sentence • The marking on the map indicates the location of the hidden treasure.
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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
Example sentence • He made a turning motion with his hands.
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 verb, noun v, n noun
• space in which vehicles can be parked
Example sentence • I found a parking spot in front of the grocery store.
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.
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