8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
Example sentence • Please check the spelling of that word.
8 2 noun n noun
• housing that someone is living in
Example sentence • The old woman's dwelling was a small cottage in the woods.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Example sentence • The selling of goods and services is the main source of income for many businesses.
8 2 noun n noun
• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
Example sentence • Her ankle had a noticeable swelling after the fall.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• disclosing unintentionally something concealed
Example sentence • Her telling tone indicated that she was not happy with the situation.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of perceiving the odor of something
adjective satellite
• (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous
Example sentence • She is smelling the perfume before buying it.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
Example sentence • The yelling from the next room was deafening.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
Example sentence • The shelling of the city lasted for three days.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her speech was so compelling that it convinced everyone to change their minds.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
Example sentence • He gave a dispelling of the common misconceptions about climate change.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She is excelling in her studies and has always been at the top of her class.
11 3 noun n noun
• a spelling that is incorrect
Example sentence • Please correct the misspelling in this document.
7 2 noun
• a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
verb
• cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
Example sentence • The felling of trees is necessary for the construction of new buildings.
7 2 adverb adv adjective
• in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
noun
• a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
adverb
• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
verb
• come up, as of a liquid
Example sentence • Tears were welling up in her eyes.
9 3 verb v noun
• a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
verb
• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
Example sentence • She was rebelling against her parents' strict rules.
9 3 verb v noun
• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
Example sentence • The school is expelling the student due to his disruptive behavior.
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.
6 2 verb v verb
• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example sentence • She was riling him up by teasing him about his favorite sports team.
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 .
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 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, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of creating written works
Example sentence • His writing is very neat and organized.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a statement made about the future
Example sentence • Her foretelling of the earthquake saved many lives.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Example sentence • The repelling of mosquitoes is important when camping outdoors.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Example sentence • His constant swearing was quite offensive to everyone in the room.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
Example sentence • After my workout, I was covered in sweating .
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • I am jelling all the ingredients together to make a smooth sauce.
10 3 verb v verb
• To sell more than; to surpass in sales.
Example sentence • The new smartphone is outselling all other models on the market.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body
verb
• descend by means of a rappel
Example sentence • The instructor demonstrated the proper technique for rappelling .
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• sell (something) again after having bought it
Example sentence • Online platforms have made reselling items more accessible.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The retelling of the story was more engaging than the original.
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.
8 2 verb v noun
• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
Example sentence • The baby is crawling on the floor.
8 2 noun n noun
• savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
Example sentence • I bought a new dressing for my salad.
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