7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
Example sentence • I need to do the washing before we go on vacation.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Yiddish) a snack or light meal
verb
• eat a snack; eat lightly
Example sentence • After work, we went to the local bar for some late-night noshing .
9 3 verb v verb
• stop from happening or developing
Example sentence • He is kiboshing all my plans.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To decisively terminate.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
adjective satellite
• violently urging on by whipping or flogging
Example sentence • The sailor tied a firm lashing to secure the cargo.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• as if striking with slashing blows
Example sentence • He wore a slashing red robe to the party.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
Example sentence • The sound of splashing water was soothing to my ears.
12 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
Example sentence • The cult leader used brainwashing techniques to control his followers.
9 2 verb v noun
• any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • He is squashing the grapes to make wine.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He looked dashing in his tuxedo.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • He received a thrashing from his older brother after breaking the vase.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• sharply and harshly discordant
Example sentence • Their clashing opinions led to a heated argument.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
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.
8 2 verb v noun
• the movement or sound of water
verb
• make violent, noisy movements
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• the formal act of approving
Example sentence • Receiving a promotion at work was a true blessing for him.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of causing something to happen
Example sentence • The heavy rain is causing flooding in the streets.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of closing something
Example sentence • The closing of the deal took longer than expected.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The crashing waves at the beach were mesmerizing.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
Example sentence • They went fishing at the lake.
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.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
Example sentence • The publishing industry has undergone significant changes with the rise of digital platforms.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
Example sentence • She was rushing to catch the train.
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
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific feeling of desire
Example sentence • I am wishing for a successful outcome.
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.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To rinse something before washing it properly.
Example sentence • I always do a prewashing of my clothes to remove any stains before putting them in the washing machine.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • She was rewashing the dishes because she wanted them to be spotless.
12 4 noun n noun
• a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
verb
• cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Example sentence • The film faced backlash for its whitewashing of the lead character, who was originally Asian.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The magician performed an astonishing trick that left the audience in awe.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• fighting with the fists
Example sentence • I enjoy watching professional boxing matches.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• noisy like the sound of a bee
Example sentence • The buzzing bees flew from flower to flower.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
adjective satellite
• (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
Example sentence • The catching scent of freshly baked cookies filled the room.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the job of a professional coach
Example sentence • He received coaching from a professional tennis player.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
8 2 noun n noun
• savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
Example sentence • I bought a new dressing for my salad.
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