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 noun
• offensive inquisitiveness
adjective satellite
• offensively curious or inquisitive
Example sentence • She was prying into his personal life.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
Example sentence • She showed me her beautiful drawing of a sunset.
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.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• an instance of traveling by air
Example sentence • The flying squirrel glided through the trees.
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 noun
• the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
Example sentence • I can't trust him because he is always lying to me.
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.
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.
8 3 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• express or state indirectly
Example sentence • She raised her eyebrow, implying disbelief.
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, noun v, n Example sentence • I enjoy buying new clothes.
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.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• pull back or move away or backward
Example sentence • The withdrawing of troops from the war zone was considered a strategic decision.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
Example sentence • I love the smell of brewing coffee in the morning.
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.
8 2 verb v noun
• the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
Example sentence • I saw a painter spraying the walls with a fresh coat of paint.
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 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
Example sentence • The importing of goods from overseas has increased due to globalization.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of altering something secretly or improperly
adjective satellite
• intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
Example sentence • She accused her neighbor of meddling in her personal affairs.
9 3 verb v noun
• A second or subsequent drawing
Example sentence • He is redrawing the map to include the newly discovered territories.
10 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To change the appearance, layout, or furnishings of.
noun
• An instance of modification or redecorating.
Example sentence • The remodeling of the kitchen took several weeks.
7 2 adjective adj verb
• resist or confront with resistance
Example sentence • She jumped off the cliff, defying all fears.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
adjective satellite
• obliging; willing to do favors
Example sentence • She was an accommodating host, making sure everyone had enough to eat and drink.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
Example sentence • The informing was unbiased and comprehensive.
12 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• discouraging through fear
Example sentence • He has an intimidating presence that makes people nervous.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her love for him was undying , even after all these years.
8 3 verb v verb
• express strong disapproval of
Example sentence • Many people are decrying the new law as unfair.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• ensure observance of laws and rules
Example sentence • The enforcing officer made sure everyone followed the rules.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He was eyeing the new car in the showroom.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
Example sentence • The indemnifying party shall be responsible for any damages incurred.
7 3 verb v verb
• have faith or confidence in
Example sentence • She is relying on her friends for support during this difficult time.
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 noun n noun
• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Example sentence • He always refers to his wife as darling .
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• providing legal power or sanction
Example sentence • The enabling of this feature has greatly improved user experience.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• stimulating or exalting to the spirit
Example sentence • The speech was inspiring and left everyone feeling motivated.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
adjective satellite
• (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
Example sentence • The starting point of the race is at the park.
6 2 verb
• To last, continue, endure.
preposition
• For all of a given time interval.
Example sentence • I always wear a hat during sunny days.
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.
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.
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 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the transmission of information
Example sentence • The imparting of knowledge is essential for education.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extremely annoying or displeasing
Example sentence • Her constant tapping on the table was maddening .
8 2 adjective adj noun
• any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran)
adverb
• to certain extent or degree
adjective satellite
• lacking exceptional quality or ability
Example sentence • The soup was only middling in taste.
or scroll down to see all results...
