6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• an instance of traveling by air
Example sentence • The flying squirrel glided through the trees.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
Example sentence • I can't trust him because he is always lying to me.
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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I enjoy buying new clothes.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the activity of supplying or providing something
Example sentence • The supplying company delivered the raw materials on time.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
Example sentence • I could hear the sizzling of the frying as the bacon cooked in the pan.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
noun
• the time when something ends
Example sentence • She is a dying old woman in need of medical attention.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • The applying process for the job took several weeks.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the use of dye to change the color of something permanently
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dyeing dress to the party.
5 1 verb v verb
• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
Example sentence • The two athletes are vying for the gold medal.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• keeping a secret or furtive watch
Example sentence • Government officials were accused of spying on their own citizens.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of tying or binding things together
7 3 verb v verb
• declare untrue; contradict
Example sentence • She is denying any involvement in the crime.
7 3 verb v verb
• be in contradiction with
Example sentence • The pristine condition of the car belying its age.
8 3 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• express or state indirectly
Example sentence • She raised her eyebrow, implying disbelief.
7 2 adjective adj verb
• resist or confront with resistance
Example sentence • She jumped off the cliff, defying all fears.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• offensive inquisitiveness
adjective satellite
• offensively curious or inquisitive
Example sentence • She was prying into his personal life.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• in the nature of something though not readily apparent
Example sentence • The underlying problem is a lack of communication.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her love for him was undying , even after all these years.
6 1 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective
• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
noun
• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
adjective satellite
• humorously sarcastic or mocking
verb
• remove the moisture from and make dry
Example sentence • The drying clothes hung on the line.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He was eyeing the new car in the showroom.
6 2 verb v noun
• one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
verb
• give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Example sentence • She was plying her trade as a street performer.
9 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• placed on or over something else
Example sentence • The overlying layer of rock provides protection for the layers beneath it.
8 3 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj verb
• hear or try a court case anew
Example sentence • At the end of the retrying , I finally managed to solve the puzzle.
6 2 verb v adjective
• lacking self-confidence
verb
• start suddenly, as from fright
Example sentence • She was shying away from the spotlight.
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.
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 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.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Example sentence • She ignored his replying message.
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.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
noun
• a group of followers or enthusiasts
adjective satellite
• about to be mentioned or specified
Example sentence • The following led to his arrest.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
Example sentence • The helping hand reached out to the injured bird.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
7 2 verb v verb
• become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
Example sentence • The two countries are allying to fight against terrorism.
8 3 verb v verb
• express strong disapproval of
Example sentence • Many people are decrying the new law as unfair.
11 4 verb v verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • He was misapplying the rules of chess and making illegal moves.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The overflying aircraft caused a loud noise.
7 2 verb v noun
• an utterance made by exhaling audibly
verb
• heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
Example sentence • She was sighing heavily as she slumped onto the couch.
6 3 verb v
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9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
Example sentence • The complying party shall be responsible for all expenses incurred.
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.
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