9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something slightly wet
Example sentence • The dampening of the music was a deliberate choice to create a more soothing ambiance.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making something wider
Example sentence • It was important for him to engage in activities that would contribute to his broadening of knowledge.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • The pardoning of the prisoners was met with mixed reactions.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an open or empty space in or between things
Example sentence • The opening of the party was attended by many guests.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the cultivation of plants
Example sentence • I enjoy gardening in my free time.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • He is widening the road to accommodate more traffic.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
Example sentence • He was a bumbling fool, always knocking things over and tripping on his own feet.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• changing to a darker color
adjective satellite
• becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
Example sentence • The darkening of the sky signaled the approach of a storm.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
Example sentence • She experienced food poisoning after eating the contaminated seafood.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• containing or imposing condemnation or censure
Example sentence • The community issued a condemning statement about the violence.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of hearing attentively
Example sentence • Her listening skills are excellent, she always understands what others are saying.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• changing to a darker color
Example sentence • The blackening of the metal was caused by exposure to high heat.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Example sentence • The campaigning for the mayoral election is in full swing.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an occurrence that results in things being united
Example sentence • The combining of ingredients creates a delicious soup.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The deadening of the sound in the room made it difficult to hold a conversation.
9 3 noun n noun
• abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • The hardening of the concrete took several hours.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extremely annoying or displeasing
Example sentence • Her constant tapping on the table was maddening .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing
Example sentence • The bundling of products together often leads to cost savings for consumers.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example sentence • The imprisoning of political dissidents is a violation of human rights.
9 3 verb v noun
• a process of becoming deeper and more profound
adjective satellite
• accumulating and becoming more intense
Example sentence • He is deepening his understanding of the subject by studying it extensively.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• coming to full development; becoming mature
Example sentence • The ripening of the fruit can be seen by its bright color.
9 3 noun n noun
• thinking that is coherent and logical
adjective satellite
• endowed with the capacity to reason
Example sentence • His reasoning behind the decision was unclear.
9 3 noun n noun
• problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
Example sentence • The final reckoning will determine who wins the competition.
9 3 noun n noun
• something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
Example sentence • I added some seasoning to the soup for extra flavor.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
Example sentence • He was summoning his courage to ask her out.
9 3 verb v verb
• To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
Example sentence • The teacher does not believe in condoning cheating and has strict consequences for students who are caught.
12 4 noun n noun
• a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment
Example sentence • He has a good sense of conditioning and can endure long workouts.
11 3 adjective adj noun
• the act of inspiring with fear
adjective satellite
• causing fear or dread or terror
Example sentence • The horror movie was frightening and kept me on the edge of my seat.
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.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a request for information
adjective satellite
• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
Example sentence • Her constant questioning was starting to annoy her friends.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • He received a threatening letter from an anonymous source.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• represent as less significant or important
Example sentence • She gave a downplaying answer to the question.
9 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • My imagining of a tropical paradise involves white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters.
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.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a club used as a weapon
verb
• overcome or coerce as if by using a heavy club
Example sentence • The murder weapon appears to be a bludgeoning instrument.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• make more cheerful through the use of color
Example sentence • The brightening of the sky signaled the arrival of dawn.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She gave a mentioning speech at the event.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The news of her passing was incredibly saddening .
9 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The reopening of the theater attracted a large audience.
10 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The sharpening of the pencil was necessary before the drawing class.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
Example sentence • The apportioning of funds to different departments is a complex task.
9 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The sound of birds chirping outside my window was a gentle awakening .
11 3 noun n noun
• giving a Christian name at baptism
Example sentence • The christening of their first child was a joyous occasion.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
Example sentence • The deafening noise from the construction site kept me awake all night.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having the power or quality of deciding
Example sentence • The determining factor in her decision was the financial implications.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
Example sentence • The lecture on climate change was enlightening and eye-opening.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
Example sentence • Eating chocolate cake is fattening .
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• performing or able to perform its regular function
noun
• process or manner of functioning or operating
Example sentence • The computer is not functioning properly.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
adjective satellite
• preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Example sentence • I lost all my savings due to my gambling addiction.
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