7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
Example sentence • He was known for his powerful kicking ability in football.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Example sentence • He was caught licking a lollipop.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a metallic tapping sound
Example sentence • She could hear the ticking clock in the next room.
8 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
Example sentence • He was flicking through the pages of the book.
7 2 verb v adverb
• intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
8 2 noun n noun
• a cunning or deceitful action or device
Example sentence • He was always a master of tricking his opponents in chess.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To search for something; to rummage.
noun
• The act of one who fossicks; a search for gold, gems, etc. or information.
Example sentence • We went fossicking at the riverbed and found a few small gemstones.
10 3
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10 3 verb v Example sentence • The doctor is physicking the patient to help him recover from the flu.
8 2 verb v noun
• a short light metallic sound
verb
• move or strike with a noise
Example sentence • She was clicking her pen absentmindedly during the meeting.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• given to merry frolicking
Example sentence • The rollicking party lasted all night.
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.
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 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 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
6 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • His giving to charity was recognized with an award.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an event that causes someone to die
Example sentence • He was charged with killing his neighbor's dog.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• pertaining to living persons
noun
• the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
Example sentence • She has a small living room with a comfy sofa.
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 Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the sound of a bell ringing
Example sentence • I could hear the ringing of the telephone from the other room.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of singing vocal music
Example sentence • Her singing was captivating and filled the room with joy.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
noun
• (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
adjective satellite
• not moving and therefore easy to attack
Example sentence • I saw a group of people sitting on the park bench.
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, 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 adjective adj adjective
• disposed or inclined toward
noun
• the act of making a choice
adjective satellite
• not brought about by coercion or force
Example sentence • He is always willing to help others.
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.
7 2 verb v noun
• a young person of either sex
verb
• tell false information to for fun
Example sentence • I was just kidding about being able to fly.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• the event consisting of the start of something
Example sentence • The beginning of the book was captivating.
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 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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