6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
Example sentence • She met her boyfriend through online dating .
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the sport of gliding on skates
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
verb
• dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
Example sentence • I saw a hating look in her eyes.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective
v, adv, n, adj
noun
• the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
adjective satellite
• being and remaining ready and available for use
Example sentence • I hate waiting in line at the grocery store.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• provide commentary for a film, for example
Example sentence • The narrating of the story was captivating.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
adjective satellite
• unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
Example sentence • The sound of a grating can be annoying.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an appraisal of the value of something
Example sentence • The movie received a high rating from critics.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• the act of changing something to bring it up to date (usually by adding something)
Example sentence • I am currently updating my resume.
8 3 verb
v
noun
• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Example sentence • They were debating whether to accept the job offer or not.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• make a logical or causal connection
Example sentence • I enjoy relating to people from different cultures.
7 2 verb, adverb
v, adv
noun
• the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
Example sentence • He was stating his opinion during the meeting.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
Example sentence • The bear is hibernating in its den.
13 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The fireworks show was truly scintillating .
10 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of adding notes
Example sentence • I have finished the annotating of this article.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • She received a berating email from her boss.
7 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adjective satellite
• making lively and joyful
Example sentence • She was elating her friends with her humorous stories.
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
Example sentence • The overrating of his skills led to his disappointment when he couldn't meet the high expectations.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface
Example sentence • The plating on the car is starting to peel.
7 3 verb
v
verb
• make less active or intense
Example sentence • The storm showed no signs of abating .
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• collapse by releasing contained air or gas
Example sentence • I had a deflating experience when I failed the exam after studying so hard.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a movable barrier in a fence or wall
Example sentence • The gating of the park entrance caused a bottleneck of people waiting to get in.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• exaggerate or make bigger
Example sentence • The inflating balloon was bright red.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• restore to the previous state or rank
Example sentence • The reinstating policy allows employees to return to their previous positions.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• to say, state, or perform again
Example sentence • He gave a restating explanation of the problem.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• characterized by dignity and propriety
verb
• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
Example sentence • The sedating effects of the medication helped me sleep through the night.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• harassment especially of a tethered animal
Example sentence • The fisherman used a worm as baiting .
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials
Example sentence • The chef was accused of adulterating the food by adding cheap ingredients.
12 4 verb
v
noun
• the act of congregating
Example sentence • A group of birds were congregating in the tree.
13 5 verb
v
adjective satellite
• making gestures while speaking
Example sentence • He was gesticulating wildly to get the attention of the waiter.
11 5 verb
v
noun
• the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity
Example sentence • The nurse is inoculating children against measles.
13 5 verb
v
adjective satellite
• strolling or walking around
Example sentence • She enjoys perambulating through the park in the mornings.
13 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• causing cooling or freezing
Example sentence • The refrigerating unit in the truck kept the groceries fresh.
15 6 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • The hotel staff was unaccommodating when I requested a different room.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity
Example sentence • The vaccinating process was quick and painless.
9 4 verb
v
verb
• flatter in an obsequious manner
Example sentence • He was adulating his favorite actor at the premiere.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The gardener is aerating the lawn to improve its health.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The surgeon is amputating the patient's leg due to a severe infection.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
Example sentence • He was bating the fish to lure them closer.
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The decapitating blow severed his head from his body.
13 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• remove the cerebrum from (a human body)
Example sentence • The car accident left him with a decerebrating injury.
15 6 verb
v
Example sentence • The workers are decontaminating the site after the chemical spill.
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The defecating of the dog in the park caused a lot of complaints.
14 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• To stop the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.
Example sentence • The defibrillating shock successfully restored the patient's heartbeat.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• preserve by removing all water and liquids from
Example sentence • The dehydrating effects of the sun can be harmful to your skin.
12 5 verb
v
verb
• assign a name or title to
Example sentence • They prefer denominating their income in dollars.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• providing no shelter or sustenance
verb
• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
Example sentence • The desolating storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The dilating pupils indicated that he was under the influence of drugs.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The dislocating noise of the broken glass startled me.
10 4 verb
v
adjective satellite
• (of a leaf shape) long and narrow
verb
• make long or longer by pulling and stretching
Example sentence • She was elongating her neck to get a better view of the stage.
11 5 verb
v
verb
• make clear and (more) comprehensible
Example sentence • The professor did a great job elucidating the complex theories.
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