8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• increase by a factor of three
Example sentence • She finished the tripling task ahead of schedule.
9 2 noun n verb
• engrave by means of dots and flicks
Example sentence • The artist used stippling to create a detailed texture in the painting.
9 2 noun n noun
• a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
Example sentence • The stripling showed impressive skills in his first basketball game.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
verb
• drink moderately but regularly
Example sentence • He enjoys a little tippling now and then.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
adjective satellite
• preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Example sentence • I lost all my savings due to my gambling addiction.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The rumbling of thunder filled the air.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• showing lack of skill or aptitude
Example sentence • He made a fumbling attempt to tie his shoelaces.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The sound of grumbling from the next room woke me up.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I could hear a low mumbling coming from the next room.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an open or empty space in or between things
Example sentence • The opening of the party was attended by many guests.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
Example sentence • I need you to complete the putting green before the golf tournament.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• capable of or involving speech or speaking
noun
• the utterance of intelligible speech
Example sentence • She gave a captivating speaking performance.
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 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
Example sentence • He was a bumbling fool, always knocking things over and tripping on his own feet.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing awareness of your shortcomings
Example sentence • Winning the award was a humbling experience for me.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
Example sentence • He was pulling the heavy suitcase behind him.
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.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
Example sentence • She stood before the crowd, trembling with fear.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • His troubling behavior has everyone concerned.
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.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
adverb
• passionately or agitatedly
Example sentence • I could hear the boiling water on the stove.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
Example sentence • I enjoy playing bowling with my friends on weekends.
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, noun v, n noun
• any material used especially to protect something
Example sentence • The packing for our vacation took several hours.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the quantity of a crop that is harvested
Example sentence • The picking of fruits and vegetables is a common task for farm workers.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
Example sentence • The popping sound of fireworks filled the air.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • I need an umbrella because it is pouring outside.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
Example sentence • She made a delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of applying force in order to move something away
Example sentence • She was pushing the door when it suddenly swung open.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• changing location rapidly
Example sentence • He was pulled over for speeding on the highway.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The spinning wheel created a mesmerizing pattern.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
Example sentence • The spitting image of her grandmother, right down to the red hair and freckles.
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.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of providing approval and support
Example sentence • The company needs financial backing to expand its operations.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• immersing the body in water or sunshine
Example sentence • She filled the bathtub with warm water for her evening bathing ritual.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain
noun
• relevant relation or interconnection
Example sentence • Her confident bearing commanded attention in the room.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of overcoming or outdoing
Example sentence • He was arrested for assault and battery after giving someone a severe beating .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
Example sentence • He was begging for forgiveness after his mistake.
7 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Example sentence • He is betting on the horse race.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Example sentence • She placed a bid at the live bidding event.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The biting cold wind made it difficult to stay outside for long.
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