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.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
Example sentence • He was flicking through the pages of the book.
8 2 noun n noun
• a cunning or deceitful action or device
Example sentence • He was always a master of tricking his opponents in chess.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.
noun
• The material of which wicks are made, especially a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton.
Example sentence • The wicking fabric quickly absorbs and spreads moisture away from the skin.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Example sentence • His constant bootlicking of the boss earned him a promotion.
10 3 verb v noun
• a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
verb
• eat alfresco, in the open air
Example sentence • We enjoyed picnicking by the lake.
7 2 verb v noun
• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
verb
• cut slightly, with a razor
Example sentence • Be careful when handling the knife, you could end up nicking your finger.
7 2 noun
• a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
8 2 verb v adjective satellite
• made slick by e.g. ice or grease
Example sentence • She was slicking her hair back with gel before the party.
8 2 verb v noun
• a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
verb
• twist suddenly so as to sprain
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • I spent hours deticking my dog before we went hiking.
13 4 noun n verb
• To pluck of the individual strings of a stringed instrument with the fingers
noun
• The plucking of the individual strings of a stringed instrument with the fingers
Example sentence • His fingerpicking style is known for its intricate melodies and rhythms.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• any art that invokes supernatural powers
adjective satellite
• possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
Example sentence • She was magicking a spell to make the flowers bloom.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To kick incorrectly or badly.
Example sentence • He was frustrated with his miskicking foot during the match.
9 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • Children often engage in musicking during school music classes.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • He is an outkicking punter with incredible leg strength.
14 5 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n
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Example sentence • He spent most of the campaign season outpoliticking his opponents.
11 3 verb v
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8 2 verb v noun
• a short light metallic sound
verb
• move or strike with a noise
Example sentence • She was clicking her pen absentmindedly during the meeting.
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.
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.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
7 2 verb v verb
• To mark with a bracketed sic.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
6 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • His giving to charity was recognized with an award.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an event that causes someone to die
Example sentence • He was charged with killing his neighbor's dog.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the sound of a bell ringing
Example sentence • I could hear the ringing of the telephone from the other room.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of singing vocal music
Example sentence • Her singing was captivating and filled the room with joy.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
noun
• (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
adjective satellite
• not moving and therefore easy to attack
Example sentence • I saw a group of people sitting on the park bench.
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.
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