8 2 noun n noun
• any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
Example sentence • The students were divided into small groupings for the group project.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• march in a procession in a public place
Example sentence • The trooping soldiers marched in perfect formation.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained
Example sentence • I watched as the bird did a looping in the sky.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
Example sentence • The old man stood up straight, his back no longer stooping .
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
verb
• move down on as if in an attack
Example sentence • The swooping bird caught its prey in mid-air.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
Example sentence • The whooping of the drums echoed through the valley.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the quantity a scoop will hold
verb
• take out or up with or as if with a scoop
Example sentence • She was scooping ice cream into a cone.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others
verb
• watch, observe, or inquire secretly
Example sentence • Her snooping around in my room is really starting to annoy me.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The drooping flowers needed to be watered.
9 3 verb v verb
• reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
Example sentence • He is recouping his investment in the stock market.
7 2 verb v noun
• liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
Example sentence • I am souping up my car to make it faster.
6 2 noun n noun
• a person who is tricked or swindled
Example sentence • The duping of innocent people is a serious crime.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• An enzootic and often fatal viral disease of sheep and other domestic animals, spread by ticks. It is characterized by muscular tremors and spasms, followed by more or less complete paralysis. The principal lesion is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The roupings of students were based on their English proficiency levels.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a distinct and often subordinate group within a group
Example sentence • The research project focused on the subgrouping of various bird species.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The trouping actors performed a magnificent show.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
verb
• arrange in a particular way
Example sentence • The draping on the curtains added an elegant touch to the room.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
Example sentence • The faucet was leaking and there was a constant dripping .
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• coming down freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The dropping of the book startled me.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • She wore a ripping red dress to the party.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by a buoyant rhythm
Example sentence • He seemed to be tripping on drugs.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a mechanical device for gripping an object
verb
• take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Example sentence • She made a quick grabbing for the falling book.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Example sentence • I felt a slight rubbing on my shoulder.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of cleaning with a broom
adjective satellite
• taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Example sentence • He made a sweeping gesture with his arm to indicate the breathtaking view.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Example sentence • Her weeping could be heard throughout the house.
7 2 verb v verb
• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
Example sentence • He was caught robbing a bank last night.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • The gripping novel kept me up all night.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
Example sentence • She accused him of groping her in a crowded bus.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
Example sentence • The creeping vines slowly covered the entire wall.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
Example sentence • I had to do some scraping to remove the old paint from the walls.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• muscular and heavily built
Example sentence • He is a strapping young man with broad shoulders.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the removal of covering
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
Example sentence • The trapping of animals for their fur is a controversial practice.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
Example sentence • I need to buy some wrapping paper for the gifts.
13 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• listen without the speaker's knowledge
Example sentence • She was caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
Example sentence • Her prepping skills made her the ultimate party host.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
Example sentence • His rapping skills earned him a record deal.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
Example sentence • The detective conducted a probing investigation to find the killer.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
Example sentence • I need a new scrubbing brush for cleaning the bathroom tiles.
9 2 adjective adj noun
• an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
adjective satellite
• pounding or beating strongly or violently
Example sentence • I woke up with a throbbing headache.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Example sentence • The sound of the whipping could be heard from afar.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
verb
• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
Example sentence • He was arrested for bribing a police officer to overlook his illegal activities.
10 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I am describing the scene in great detail.
11 3 verb v verb
• issue commands or orders for
Example sentence • The doctor is prescribing medication for my cold.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Example sentence • The swapping of ideas is crucial for fostering creativity.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a sweeping stroke or blow
verb
• strike with a swiping motion
Example sentence • He got a cut on his finger from a swiping motion.
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.
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