8 2 verb v noun
• the act of chewing noisily
Example sentence • He was chomping on a piece of gum.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The children had a wild romping in the park.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
Example sentence • The cat is jumping up and down on the bed.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
verb
• drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
Example sentence • The swamping of the boat caused it to capsize.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
adjective satellite
• (used informally) very large
Example sentence • She felt a thumping headache coming on.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
Example sentence • We went camping in the mountains during our summer vacation.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Example sentence • The illegal dumping of hazardous waste is a serious environmental issue.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
verb
• operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
Example sentence • The pumping bass made the club feel alive.
8 2 verb v verb
• To tread heavily, especially to crush underfoot.
Example sentence • We went tromping through the muddy fields.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Example sentence • The damping of the vibrations helped to stabilize the machine.
7 2 verb v verb
• put together indiscriminately
Example sentence • I was lumping all the dirty clothes together to wash them.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
Example sentence • He was limping after twisting his ankle.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• arrange for sexual partners for others
Example sentence • He was arrested for being involved in pimping .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches)
Example sentence • The stumping of the politician during the debate was memorable.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
Example sentence • The tamping of the coffee grounds is essential for a quality espresso.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
Example sentence • The clumping clay made it difficult for the potter to shape the vase.
7 2 verb v noun
• a lump on the body caused by a blow
verb
• knock against with force or violence
Example sentence • I was bumping into furniture in the dark.
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.
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.
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.
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
• 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 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.
7 2 verb v noun
• a clear and certain mental apprehension
adjective satellite
• evidencing the possession of inside information
8 2 noun n noun
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
Example sentence • The painting on the wall was a beautiful landscape.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Example sentence • The stamping on the envelope was illegible.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by a buoyant rhythm
Example sentence • He seemed to be tripping on drugs.
7 2 verb v verb
• To hit, clout, belt, wallop.
noun
• A form of hunting, at night, in which bright lights or lamps are used to dazzle the hunted animal or to attract insects for capture.
adjective
• Bright, flashing, resplendent.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an inclined surface connecting two levels
verb
• behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
Example sentence • We were ramping up production to meet the high demand.
9 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• subsist on a meager allowance
Example sentence • Her scrimping on groceries was evident from the empty shelves in her fridge.
8 2 verb v verb
• work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Example sentence • She was skimping on her portion sizes to lose weight.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
verb
• assume a drooping posture or carriage
Example sentence • The slumping economy is causing businesses to close.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
Example sentence • We spent our summer tramping through the untouched forests of the national park.
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 verb, noun v, n noun
• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Example sentence • The audience erupted in clapping at the end of the performance.
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, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
Example sentence • The faucet was leaking and there was a constant dripping .
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• coming down freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The dropping of the book startled me.
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 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 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.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
Example sentence • The popping sound of fireworks filled the air.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • She wore a ripping red dress to the party.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
Example sentence • The shipping of goods by air is faster than by sea.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• moving as on a slippery surface
Example sentence • The wet floor was slippery, and I kept slipping while trying to walk.
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