7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
Example sentence • He was known for his powerful kicking ability in football.
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.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
verb
• be overcome by a sudden fear
Example sentence • The panicking crowd rushed towards the emergency exits.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To search for something; to rummage.
noun
• The act of one who fossicks; a search for gold, gems, etc. or information.
Example sentence • We went fossicking at the riverbed and found a few small gemstones.
10 3
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10 3 verb v Example sentence • The doctor is physicking the patient to help him recover from the flu.
7 2 verb v adverb
• intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
11 3 noun n noun
• the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
Example sentence • Human trafficking is a serious crime that involves the exploitation of individuals.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly.
noun
• The act of one who frolics.
Example sentence • The frolicking children ran through the fields.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Example sentence • He was caught licking a lollipop.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
Example sentence • She had a sticking plaster on her finger.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a metallic tapping sound
Example sentence • She could hear the ticking clock in the next room.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
Example sentence • His mimicking of her accent was spot-on.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective satellite
• showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
Example sentence • I couldn't help but join in the laughing .
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Her leaving was unexpected.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• pertaining to living persons
noun
• the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
Example sentence • She has a small living room with a comfy sofa.
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
• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Example sentence • The planning for the wedding is going smoothly.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the state of being asleep
adjective satellite
• lying with head on paws as if sleeping
Example sentence • I love sleeping in on weekends.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
adjective satellite
• endowed with the capacity to reason
Example sentence • His thinking on the matter is quite different from mine.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of traveling by foot
adjective satellite
• close enough to be walked to
Example sentence • He twisted his ankle while walking .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
adjective satellite
• actively engaged in paid work
Example sentence • I need to finish my working before I can take a break.
6 2 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I am losing my patience with your constant excuses.
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 .
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.
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.
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