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 v noun
• the act of contacting one thing with another
Example sentence • He was hitting the ball with great force.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
Example sentence • The spitting image of her grandmother, right down to the red hair and freckles.
9 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 • The splitting headache made it difficult to concentrate.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
Example sentence • I enjoy knitting in my free time.
12 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
Example sentence • The transmitting antenna sends out signals for miles.
9 3 verb v verb
• declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Example sentence • After a lot of persuasion, she finally admitting her mistake.
8 2 verb v verb
• make a clean cut through
Example sentence • She was slitting open the envelope with a letter opener.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• refer for judgment or consideration
Example sentence • She is submitting her application for the job.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
Example sentence • The pitting on the surface of the car was caused by hailstones.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
Example sentence • Despite the surgeon's best efforts, the patient's pain was unremitting .
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not done with purpose or intent
Example sentence • He was the unwitting victim of a prank.
7 2 verb
• To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).
noun
• The part of a key that engages the tumblers to activate the lock
8 2 verb v noun
• a sudden quick movement
verb
• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Example sentence • The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower.
8 3 verb v verb
• prevent from being included or considered or accepted
Example sentence • She tried to make her essay shorter by omitting unnecessary details.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
13 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• making too fine distinctions of little importance
adjective satellite
• developed in excessively fine detail
Example sentence • His argument was full of hairsplitting .
13 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The comedy show was sidesplitting ; everyone was laughing uncontrollably.
9 3 verb v noun
• the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
verb
• send (money) in payment
Example sentence • The bank made an error and is remitting the money back into my account.
7 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
adjective satellite
• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
Example sentence • I need to find a fitting for this pipe.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• intentionally conceived
10 3 verb v verb
• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Example sentence • The judge's ruling ultimately led to acquitting the defendant.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal
Example sentence • The babbitting of the engine bearings improved the overall performance of the vehicle.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
Example sentence • The jet engine made an earsplitting noise as it took off.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The continuous layoffs are attritting the company's workforce.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The emitting light from the lamp was too bright for my eyes.
8 2 verb v verb
• To add frit to a glass or ceramic mixture
noun
• The formation of frit or slag by heat with only incipient fusion.
Example sentence • He was fritting with excitement before the big game.
7 2 noun n
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12 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• Alternative spelling of house-sit
Example sentence • I have experience in housesitting for families during the summer months.
13 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To knit together; to unite closely; to intertwine.
Example sentence • The interknitting of different cultures is evident in the city's architecture.
12 4 verb v verb
• cease an action temporarily
Example sentence • The rain has been intermitting all day.
12 4 verb v verb
• allow to enter; grant entry to
Example sentence • He was intromitting his opinions into every conversation.
7 2 verb v noun
• a case for containing a set of articles
verb
• supply with a set of articles or tools
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The hospital has a policy of preadmitting all patients before their scheduled surgeries.
13 4 verb v verb
• disregard intentionally or let pass
Example sentence • The executor may be liable for pretermitting a beneficiary.
11 4 verb v Example sentence • The parole board will consider readmitting the offender into society.
12 4 verb v verb
• commit once again, as of a crime
Example sentence • After the setback, she is recommitting herself to the project.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She's reknitting the sweater to fix the hole.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj verb
• To take an examination a second time.
noun
• A second or subsequent sitting.
Example sentence • She is nervous about her resitting of the math exam.
11 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The resplitting of the income generated from the company's investments was causing disputes among the shareholders.
14 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The radio station is retransmitting the concert live.
8 2 verb v noun
• someone who is regarded as contemptible
verb
• harass with persistent criticism or carping
Example sentence • He was twitting his friend on social media.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Wearing a tuxedo was befitting for the formal event.
10 3 verb v verb
• perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Example sentence • She was arrested for committing a serious crime.
14 5 adjective adj verb
• To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable
Example sentence • She is known for her overcommitting nature, always taking on more than she can handle.
8 2 verb v noun
• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
Example sentence • She was gritting her teeth in pain.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
adjective satellite
• engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
Example sentence • The fighting in the boxing match was intense.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of creating written works
Example sentence • His writing is very neat and organized.
10 3 verb v noun
• eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
Example sentence • We will be banqueting in the grand hall tonight.
8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To serve (someone) as a valet.
Example sentence • I took my car to the valeting service for a thorough cleaning.
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