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.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The movie was disappointing because the plot was weak.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• breathing heavily (as after exertion)
Example sentence • The panting dog was desperately looking for water after running in the hot sun.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of spending or disbursing money
Example sentence • Her excessive spending on clothes has resulted in a lot of debt.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a geometric element that has position but no extension
verb
• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Example sentence • She held out a pointing finger to show me the direction.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• gather, as of natural products
Example sentence • I spent the afternoon gleaning information from various sources.
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.
11 3 verb, noun v, n adjective
• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
Example sentence • I'm tired of all the complaining .
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The dark clouds indicated an impending storm.
7 2 noun n noun
• the message that is intended or expressed or signified
adjective satellite
• rich in significance or implication
Example sentence • She asked the meaning of the word.
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.
10 3 verb, noun v, n
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12 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• occurring with or following as a consequence
Example sentence • The accompanying music added to the overall experience of the movie.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• movement that causes the formation of a curve
Example sentence • He noticed a slight bending in the metal rod.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the capacity to attract and hold something
adjective satellite
• executed with proper legal authority
Example sentence • The binding on my book is falling apart.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
Example sentence • The team-building activities promoted bonding among the employees.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Please fill out the corresponding form for each item you wish to purchase.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
adjective satellite
• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentence • The mourners filled the room with their keening .
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 .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• awaiting conclusion or confirmation
Example sentence • The court case is still pending .
8 2 noun n noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
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
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
Example sentence • His overweening pride prevented him from seeking help.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Example sentence • The planning for the wedding is going smoothly.
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.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • She is expecting a baby in a few months.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To resume something that has been convened and then paused.
Example sentence • The reconvening students sat quietly at their desks.
11 4 adjective adj verb
• To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
Example sentence • A supervening event occurred that disrupted the original plan.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The garden is abounding with colorful flowers.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
9 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination
noun
• the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Example sentence • Deep breathing can help reduce stress and anxiety.
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 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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making something clean
Example sentence • I hired a professional cleaning service to clean my house.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of combining things to form a new whole
Example sentence • The compounding of interest can greatly increase the amount of money you save.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of spending money for goods or services
Example sentence • She is expending all her energy on her new project.
10 3 verb v noun
• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
Example sentence • The professor spent the entire lecture expounding on the theory of relativity.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the physical coming together of two or more things
Example sentence • The impinging waves caused the boat to rock back and forth.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Example sentence • The impounding of the vehicle was necessary due to the lack of proper registration.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination to do something
adjective satellite
• departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
Example sentence • His books formed a leaning tower in the corner of the room.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The dispensing machine is broken.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• move down on as if in an attack
Example sentence • The lion's pouncing was swift and lethal.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
Example sentence • She decided to pursue a career in accounting .
11 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the event of one object coming closer to another
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • He saw an approaching storm and quickly ran indoors.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
Example sentence • The banding on her wrist matched the pattern of her dress.
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