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 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.
7 2 verb v verb
• address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
Example sentence • I was praying that the storm would pass quickly.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • I received a paying job offer after months of searching.
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.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He is a betraying friend who constantly spreads rumors about others.
10 3 verb v noun
• a representation by picture or portraiture
Example sentence • He does a great job portraying the character in the play.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The weighing scale is broken.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey
adjective satellite
• of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
Example sentence • The greying hair at his temples made him look more distinguished.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the production of eggs (especially in birds)
Example sentence • She found her cat laying on the sofa.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
Example sentence • The surveying of the land is necessary before starting construction.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of playing a musical instrument
Example sentence • He is a playing member of the football team.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The fraying of the fabric was caused by frequent washing.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• move back and forth or sideways
Example sentence • The swaying tree branches create a soothing sound in the wind.
9 3 verb v noun
• a negotiation between enemies
verb
• discuss, as between enemies
Example sentence • They are parleying with the enemy to negotiate a ceasefire.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
Example sentence • The slaying of the dragon was a great victory for the knights.
9 3 verb v noun
• act of transferring property title from one person to another
Example sentence • She was conveying her thoughts and feelings through her artwork.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • We spent the whole day haying in the hot sun.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • She was always very good at obeying her parents.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • It was a dismaying sight to see the destruction caused by the hurricane.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• lessen the intensity of or calm
Example sentence • She gave an allaying smile to comfort him.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The organization accepts both paying and nonpaying members.
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.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
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.
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, 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.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The doomsaying of some economists caused panic in the stock market.
11 4 verb v verb
• exaggerate one's acting
Example sentence • She was overplaying her role in the school play.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• pay for something before receiving it
Example sentence • I always prefer prepaying for my hotel reservations.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• neutering a female by removing the ovaries
Example sentence • I took my cat for spaying last week.
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.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Example sentence • Her crying kept me awake all night.
7 2 noun n noun
• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Example sentence • He always refers to his wife as darling .
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
adjective satellite
• (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
Example sentence • The starting point of the race is at the park.
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 verb, noun v, n verb
• To slice, bone or make into fillets.
noun
• The protecting of a joint, as between roof and parapet wall, with mortar or cement, where flashing is employed in better work.
Example sentence • The chef demonstrated the proper technique for filleting a fish.
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 verb
• wait in hiding to attack
Example sentence • He was waylaying her at the bus stop every morning.
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 verb, noun v, n verb
• braying characteristic of donkeys
Example sentence • The loud braying of the donkey could be heard from miles away.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The draying of heavy machinery requires specialized equipment.
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.
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