9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)
verb
• cut small bits or pare shavings from
Example sentence • He enjoyed whittling small animals out of wood.
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.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to diminish or disparage
Example sentence • She couldn't stand his belittling comments about her intelligence.
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 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, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
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.
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.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a becoming gradually less
adjective satellite
• gradually decreasing until little remains
Example sentence • The dwindling population of the endangered species is a cause for concern.
8 2 noun n noun
• material for starting a fire
Example sentence • She used dry leaves and twigs as kindling to start the campfire.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the particular occupation for which you are trained
Example sentence • I found my true calling in life when I became a teacher.
7 2 noun n noun
• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Example sentence • He always refers to his wife as darling .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• becoming lower or less in degree or value
adjective satellite
• decreasing in amount or degree
Example sentence • The falling leaves created a colorful carpet on the ground.
7 2 noun n noun
• the experiencing of affective and emotional states
Example sentence • I have a strange feeling in my stomach.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Example sentence • The selling of goods and services is the main source of income for many businesses.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• disclosing unintentionally something concealed
Example sentence • Her telling tone indicated that she was not happy with the situation.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
adjective satellite
• endowed with the capacity to reason
Example sentence • His thinking on the matter is quite different from mine.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• disposed or inclined toward
noun
• the act of making a choice
adjective satellite
• not brought about by coercion or force
Example sentence • He is always willing to help others.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• continuing or remaining in a place or state
verb
• stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example sentence • I enjoy staying active by participating in various sports.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the performance of a part or role in a drama
adjective satellite
• serving temporarily especially as a substitute
Example sentence • She studied acting at a prestigious drama school.
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.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The movie was so boring that I fell asleep halfway through.
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.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Example sentence • Her crying kept me awake all night.
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
• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
adjective satellite
• having the power of driving or impelling
Example sentence • I need to practice my driving before taking the test.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
noun
• the time when something ends
Example sentence • She is a dying old woman in need of medical attention.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of consuming food
Example sentence • I have a few eating utensils in my drawer.
7 2 noun n noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
Example sentence • I love going for a walk in the evening .
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, 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.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• an instance of traveling by air
Example sentence • The flying squirrel glided through the trees.
6 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • His giving to charity was recognized with an award.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
Example sentence • There was a beautiful painting hanging on the wall.
7 2 noun n noun
• (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
Example sentence • She lost her hearing in a car accident.
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.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
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 Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
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