7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of locking something up to protect it
Example sentence • The locking mechanism on my front door is broken.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
Example sentence • The docking of the spacecraft was successful.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Example sentence • The blocking of the road caused a major traffic jam.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
Example sentence • I heard a knocking sound at the door.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Example sentence • She gave him a mocking smile.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
Example sentence • The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the time taken to traverse a measured course
8 2 noun n noun
• close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
Example sentence • I hung my stocking by the fireplace for Santa Claus.
7 2 verb v noun
• any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
verb
• leave as a guarantee in return for money
Example sentence • She was hocking her jewelry to pay off her debts.
7 2 verb v noun
• hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
Example sentence • He was socking the punching bag with all his strength.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The undocking of the spaceship from the International Space Station was a significant moment.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • She was unlocking the door when her phone rang.
8 2 noun n noun
• embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches
Example sentence • The dress had intricate smocking on the bodice.
8 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• a church congregation guided by a pastor
verb
• move as a crowd or in a group
Example sentence • Birds were flocking to the trees in the park.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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7 2
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9 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • They were bemocking her dance moves during the talent show.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
Example sentence • His peacocking at the party was a bit obnoxious.
9 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The redocking of the space module was executed flawlessly.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • They installed a new relocking mechanism on the doors for extra security.
10 3 noun n
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10 3
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Example sentence • The clock on the wall is tictocking loudly.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• clear or remove an obstruction from
Example sentence • The unblocking of blood vessels is crucial for heart health.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The soldier knew the importance of uncocking his sidearm after a mission.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The restocking of the shelves will be done tomorrow.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
Example sentence • The victim reported the stalking to the police.
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 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
8 2 verb v verb
• To understand (something) intuitively, to know (something) without having to think intellectually.
Example sentence • I am grokking the concept of artificial intelligence.
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 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.
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.
12 4 adjective adj noun
• contact by fitting together
adjective satellite
• linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
Example sentence • The interlocking puzzle pieces fit perfectly together.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• obscene terms for penis
verb
• tilt or slant to one side
Example sentence • I heard the loud cocking of a gun.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• becoming lower or less in degree or value
adjective satellite
• decreasing in amount or degree
Example sentence • The falling leaves created a colorful carpet on the ground.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by jokes and good humor
Example sentence • He is always telling joking stories to entertain his friends.
6 2 verb v noun
• the act that results in something coming to be
Example sentence • She is making a cake for the party.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
adjective satellite
• emitting smoke in great volume
Example sentence • People should be aware of the dangers of smoking .
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 verb v noun
• the act of someone who picks up or takes something
adjective satellite
• very attractive; capturing interest
Example sentence • She is taking a shower before going to bed.
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