8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
Example sentence • His fielding skills are exceptional.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
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, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
adjective satellite
• capable of being folded up and stored
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a developmental process
Example sentence • The unfolding of the story kept me on the edge of my seat.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Example sentence • The defending champion team won the match easily.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• financial resources provided to make some project possible
Example sentence • The school received funding from the government for new textbooks.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
Example sentence • The heavy rainfall resulted in severe flooding in the area.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Example sentence • The founding of our country was a momentous event in history.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• offending against or breaking a law or rule
Example sentence • The offending vehicle was parked in a no-parking zone.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (formal) a person who announces important news
Example sentence • The heralding bells announced the arrival of the king.
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of shielding from harm
Example sentence • The mountains acted as a natural shielding against the strong winds.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
Example sentence • The welding process involves joining two pieces of metal together.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• a verbal act of admitting defeat
adjective satellite
• inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
Example sentence • The yielding dough was ready to be shaped into a loaf.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the motion made by flapping up and down
Example sentence • The flapping of the birds' wings created a soothing sound.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
Example sentence • Please keep this document in safekeeping .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of selling goods for a living
Example sentence • The vending machine in the office is always fully stocked.
8 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
adjective satellite
• marked by casual disrespect
verb
• lightly throw to see which side comes up
Example sentence • She was flipping through the pages of her book.
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.
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.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Example sentence • I enjoy reading novels in my free time.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
7 2 noun n noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony will take place in a beautiful garden.
7 2 verb v noun
• a young person of either sex
verb
• tell false information to for fun
Example sentence • I was just kidding about being able to fly.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• that confounds or contradicts or confuses
Example sentence • The confounding puzzle left the researchers baffled.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
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.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
Example sentence • The molding along the walls added an elegant touch to the room.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• rebuking a person harshly
Example sentence • He received a scolding from his boss for being late to work.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of deducting from an employee's salary
Example sentence • The current tax withholding rates are higher than last year.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Example sentence • The upholding judge made a fair and just decision.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
Example sentence • The gilding on the picture frame was starting to peel.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• used of a height or viewpoint
Example sentence • He had a commanding presence that made everyone notice him.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making a film
Example sentence • The filming of the movie took place in New York City.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers
Example sentence • The flopping of the fish on the dock was a clear sign that it was struggling to breathe.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
adjective satellite
• giving practical help to
Example sentence • The attending in the courtroom was asked to testify.
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, noun v, n noun
• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Example sentence • She placed a bid at the live bidding event.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
Example sentence • The boarding process was delayed due to bad weather.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
adjective satellite
• producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
Example sentence • Selective breeding has led to the development of various dog breeds.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing confusion or disorientation
Example sentence • The movie had a confusing plot that left the audience puzzled.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the cognitive process of reaching a decision
adjective satellite
• having the power or quality of deciding
Example sentence • She was in a deciding position in the company.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
Example sentence • He is a demanding boss who expects perfection from his employees.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
Example sentence • The movie had a surprising ending .
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