10 3 verb, adverb
v, adv
Example sentence • I am describing the scene in great detail.
11 3 verb
v
verb
• issue commands or orders for
Example sentence • The doctor is prescribing medication for my cold.
10 3 verb
v
verb
• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Example sentence • She was inscribing her name on the trophy.
12 3 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
verb
• write out from speech, notes, etc.
Example sentence • I will finish the transcribing later today.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
verb
• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
Example sentence • He was arrested for bribing a police officer to overlook his illegal activities.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Example sentence • The spreading wildfire consumed several acres of forest.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
Example sentence • I need a new scrubbing brush for cleaning the bathroom tiles.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
Example sentence • I had to do some scraping to remove the old paint from the walls.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• meriting respect or esteem
Example sentence • He is known in the community as an upstanding citizen.
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• muscular and heavily built
Example sentence • He is a strapping young man with broad shoulders.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the removal of covering
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• harmful to the mind or morals
Example sentence • His degrading comments were offensive to everyone in the room.
13 3 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• listen without the speaker's knowledge
Example sentence • She was caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adjective satellite
• so extremely intense as to evoke screams
Example sentence • The screaming baby finally fell asleep.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• the audience at a stadium or racetrack
verb
• perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause
Example sentence • The politician's grandstanding during the speech was obvious to everyone.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
verb
• dispose of (something useless or old)
Example sentence • She is scrapping the old wallpaper off the walls.
10 3 verb
v
verb
• run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
Example sentence • He was caught absconding with a bag of stolen goods.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Example sentence • I enjoy reading novels in my free time.
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.
10 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a harsh noise made by scraping
Example sentence • I heard a scratching sound coming from the attic.
10 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
noun
• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Example sentence • I heard a screeching noise coming from the car accident.
8 2 adjective
adj
noun
• the physical coming together of two or more things
adjective satellite
• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Example sentence • The sunset was a striking display of vibrant colors.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony will take place in a beautiful garden.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a step in walking or running
Example sentence • He wore a pair of striding boots.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
Example sentence • She enjoys horseback riding every weekend.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Example sentence • I felt a slight rubbing on my shoulder.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
Example sentence • The squeaking hinge needs some oil.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
adjective satellite
• having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
Example sentence • The squealing could be heard from across the street.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• form or shape by forcing through an opening
Example sentence • The artist is extruding clay to create a sculpture.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a mechanical device for gripping an object
verb
• take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Example sentence • She made a quick grabbing for the falling book.
12 3 verb
v
verb
• be or do something to a greater degree
Example sentence • The new model of smartphone is outstripping sales of all previous models combined.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
Example sentence • He was caught robbing a bank last night.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
adjective satellite
• producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
Example sentence • Selective breeding has led to the development of various dog breeds.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The disturbing news unsettled the whole community.
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.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• distinguished from others in excellence
Example sentence • She received an outstanding grade on her report card.
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 act of spending or disbursing money
Example sentence • Her excessive spending on clothes has resulted in a lot of debt.
11 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • The beautiful landscape of the surrounding captivated me.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• buying or selling securities or commodities
Example sentence • She works for a prominent trading company in Wall Street.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• characterized by a buoyant rhythm
Example sentence • He seemed to be tripping on drugs.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • He was charged with defrauding the company out of millions of dollars.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• give something useful or necessary to
Example sentence • He is always providing help to those in need.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Example sentence • The defending champion team won the match easily.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
Example sentence • He is a demanding boss who expects perfection from his employees.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the display of a motion picture
Example sentence • The hospital offers free cancer screenings to the community.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• an effortful attempt to attain a goal
Example sentence • His striving for perfection in everything he does is admirable.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• the act of cleaning with a broom
adjective satellite
• taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Example sentence • He made a sweeping gesture with his arm to indicate the breathtaking view.
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