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.'
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the production of eggs (especially in birds)
Example sentence • She found her cat laying on the sofa.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • I received a paying job offer after months of searching.
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.
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.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • We spent the whole day haying in the hot sun.
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.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • It was a dismaying sight to see the destruction caused by the hurricane.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not exempt from paying taxes
Example sentence • The taxpaying population is concerned about the rising inflation rates.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• lessen the intensity of or calm
Example sentence • She gave an allaying smile to comfort him.
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 adjective adj Example sentence • The organization accepts both paying and nonpaying members.
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.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
Example sentence • She was relaying the information to the team.
9 3 verb v verb
• wait in hiding to attack
Example sentence • He was waylaying her at the bus stop every morning.
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.
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.
6 2 verb
• To gather may, or flowers in general.
noun
• The celebrations traditionally held to celebrate May Day.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger
adjective satellite
• turned outward in an ungainly manner
Example sentence • The splaying branches of the tree spread out in all directions.
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.
8 3 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• an appraisal of the state of affairs
verb
• analyze (chemical substances)
Example sentence • She was assaying the quality of the diamonds before making a purchase.
11 5 verb v noun
• appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard
Example sentence • Scientists are bioassaying the effects of a new drug on lab rats.
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.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To perform as a disc jockey.
Example sentence • He is passionate about deejaying and spends hours practicing every day.
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.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The doomsaying of some economists caused panic in the stock market.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• represent as less significant or important
Example sentence • She gave a downplaying answer to the question.
8 3 verb v
10 3 adverb adv
10 3 noun n Example sentence • There is no gainsaying that she is talented.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
verb
• spend or take a vacation
Example sentence • They are holidaying in Europe this summer.
8 3 verb v noun
• (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
verb
• decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Example sentence • He was inlaying the delicate pieces of mother-of-pearl into the wooden table.
11 4 verb
• To insert layers of a different material.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The interplaying forces created a beautiful dance of light and shadow.
11 4 verb v
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Example sentence • She misassaying the situation, and ended up making the wrong decision.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• place (something) where one cannot find it again
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He was missaying the details of the story.
7 3 verb, noun v, n adverb
• in a satisfactory or adequate manner
adjective satellite
• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
Example sentence • She is okaying our proposal.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• the act of spending or disbursing money
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• excel or defeat in a game
Example sentence • The outplaying team won the game easily.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She is always outsaying everyone else with her loud voice.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • He was outstaying his welcome by staying at my house for too long.
11 4 verb v verb
• exaggerate one's acting
Example sentence • She was overplaying her role in the school play.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The overstaying of tourists in the country is becoming a major concern for the government.
9 3 verb v noun
• a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers
verb
• stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
Example sentence • She is parlaying her success in the fashion industry into a new venture.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• pay for something before receiving it
Example sentence • I always prefer prepaying for my hotel reservations.
12 4 verb v Example sentence • The artist is redisplaying her older paintings in a new gallery.
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