8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the state of remaining awake
adjective satellite
• marked by full consciousness or alertness
Example sentence • She had a waking dream that she was flying.
6 2 verb v noun
• the act that results in something coming to be
Example sentence • She is making a cake for the party.
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.
6 2 verb v noun
• a dissolute man in fashionable society
verb
• move through with or as if with a rake
Example sentence • He was raking up the leaves in the front yard.
6 2 verb v noun
• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
adjective satellite
• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
verb
• make a copy of with the intent to deceive
Example sentence • She was faking a smile even though she was feeling sad.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• making bread or cake or pastry etc.
adjective satellite
• as hot as if in an oven
Example sentence • I love the smell of baking in the morning.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Example sentence • She spent the whole day staking tomato plants in her garden.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • He was accused of forsaking his family during their time of need.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
verb
• stop travelling by applying a brake
Example sentence • The braking of the car was sudden and caused everyone to be jolted forward.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
Example sentence • The shaking of the earthquake caused widespread destruction.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
adjective satellite
• causing a dull and steady pain
Example sentence • After the long hike, my legs were aching .
9 3 verb v noun
• putting the wrong interpretation on
Example sentence • You are mistaking my intentions; I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She had flaking paint on her bedroom walls.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
verb
• move smoothly and sinuously, like a snake
Example sentence • The snaking road led us through the mountains.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• creation that is created again or anew
Example sentence • The remaking process took longer than expected.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of taking something back
Example sentence • She was focused on retaking her driver's test after failing the first time.
13 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing or marked by grief or anguish
Example sentence • The documentary told the heartbreaking story of a child living in extreme poverty.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
adjective satellite
• being and remaining ready and available for use
Example sentence • I hate waiting in line at the grocery store.
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 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, noun, adjective v, n, adj
13 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
Example sentence • The new law aims to increase penalties for housebreaking offenses.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the making of maps and charts
Example sentence • The history of mapmaking dates back thousands of years.
11 3 noun n noun
• reappraisal of a situation or position or outlook
Example sentence • The store manager conducted a weekly stocktaking to keep track of the available products.
8 2 noun n noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
7 2 verb v noun
• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
Example sentence • She is wearing a beautiful dress for the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony will take place in a beautiful garden.
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 3 verb, noun v, n adjective
• not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
adjective satellite
• mentally perceptive and responsive
Example sentence • The awaking of the birds signaled the start of a new day.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• have some of the qualities or attributes of something
Example sentence • His partaking in the conversation was minimal.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • Her troublemaking caused a lot of problems at school.
8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• deprive of certain characteristics
Example sentence • The unmaking of a hero is often more compelling than their rise to fame.
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
• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
adjective satellite
• having the power of driving or impelling
Example sentence • I need to practice my driving before taking the test.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Example sentence • I enjoy reading novels in my free time.
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, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
noun
• (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
adjective satellite
• continually repeated over a period of time
Example sentence • She wore running shoes to the gym.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• so extremely intense as to evoke screams
Example sentence • The screaming baby finally fell asleep.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of creating written works
Example sentence • His writing is very neat and organized.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Example sentence • Farming is a backbreaking occupation that requires long hours of manual labor.
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.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the exposure of scandal (especially about public figures)
Example sentence • The journalist's muckraking efforts led to the resignation of several government officials.
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 adjective adj noun
• loud cries made while weeping
adjective satellite
• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
Example sentence • The wailing sirens could be heard from miles away.
6 2 verb v noun
• the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
Example sentence • She was waving goodbye to her friends as the train pulled away.
6 2
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