8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
12 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents
Example sentence • The goal of backcrossing is to transfer a specific trait from one organism to another.
7 2 verb v noun
• a person who exercises control over workers
Example sentence • She is always bossing everyone around and telling them what to do.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery
verb
• use dental floss to clean
Example sentence • I need to buy more flossing supplies.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
verb
• give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Example sentence • She is an expert in glossing and linguistic analysis.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The incrossing of two different flower species created a beautiful hybrid.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To become covered with moss.
Example sentence • The mossing trees created a lush and green landscape.
11 3 noun n verb
• To crossbreed different strains of a plant or animal
noun
• An organism produced by outcrossing
Example sentence • The process of outcrossing increases genetic diversity within a population.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of flipping a coin
verb
• throw or toss with a light motion
Example sentence • The tossing of a coin determines who goes first.
13 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To cross back over one another
noun
• The interbreeding of two strains that have a common ancestry
Example sentence • Interbreeding between different species is known as intercrossing .
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of making a (steel) ship's hull nonmagnetic by producing an opposing magnetic field
Example sentence • The degaussing of the hard drive ensured that all data was permanently erased.
7 2 verb v verb
• To add sauce to; to season.
Example sentence • She was saucing up the pasta with a spicy tomato sauce.
11 4 verb v
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Example sentence • The restaurant is known for oversaucing their dishes, overpowering the flavors.
12 3 noun n
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Example sentence • I found a great novel through bookcrossing last week.
14 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He was always paranoid about double-crossing in his line of work.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a bridge designed for pedestrians
Example sentence • The overcrossing provides a safe passage for pedestrians to cross the highway.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Example sentence • The hissing sound of the snake startled me.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Example sentence • Their passionate kissing brought tears to my eyes.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
adverb
• to an extraordinary degree
adjective satellite
• lasting a very short time
Example sentence • The passing of the new law will create stricter regulations.
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.
5 2 verb v verb
• take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
Example sentence • I will bring some cookies to the party.
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 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 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.
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 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I forgot to bring my favorite thing to the party.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
8 3 noun n noun
• Someone or something of importance.
pronoun
• Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; a thing of any kind; something or other.
adverb
• In any way, any extent or any degree.
Example sentence • I don't want to buy anything at the store today.
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.
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.
10 4 noun n noun
• all things that are of importance to a person
Example sentence • I want to buy everything in that store.
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.
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.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
7 2 noun n noun
• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Example sentence • He always refers to his wife as darling .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Example sentence • The smell coming from the dumpster was absolutely disgusting .
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