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.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• changing to a lighter color
Example sentence • She went to a beauty salon for teeth whitening treatment.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • He received a threatening letter from an anonymous source.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making something tighter
Example sentence • The tightening of the screws is necessary to secure the shelf.
9 2 noun n noun
• abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
Example sentence • The lightning struck the tree and set it on fire.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • He is widening the road to accommodate more traffic.
9 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The sound of birds chirping outside my window was a gentle awakening .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• something added to foods to make them taste sweeter
Example sentence • I prefer using honey as a sweetening for my tea.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • During World War II, rationing was implemented in many countries to ensure equal distribution of food and supplies.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the process of showing signs of life
Example sentence • She felt a quickening in her pulse as the race began.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• process of changing to an inferior state
Example sentence • The worsening weather conditions forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.
11 3 verb v adjective satellite
• reaching a higher intensity
Example sentence • He tried heightening the flavors of the dish by adding more spices.
11 5 noun n Example sentence • The springtime brings a reawakening of nature after the long winter.
13 3 verb v verb
• straighten up or out; make straight
Example sentence • She was straightening her hair before the party.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
Example sentence • The sudden lightening in the sky made everyone stop and stare.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something slightly wet
Example sentence • The moistening of the soil is necessary for plant growth.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • She tried wakening her sister by shaking her gently.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • I am freshening up before going out.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
noun
• (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
adjective satellite
• continually repeated over a period of time
Example sentence • She wore running shoes to the gym.
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 .
10 3 noun n noun
• fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
Example sentence • I need to buy some shortening for the cake recipe.
14 5 adjective adj adjective
• failing to inform or clarify
Example sentence • The speaker's remarks were unenlightening and left the audience confused.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not unfriendly or threatening
Example sentence • The small, fluffy kitten looked unthreatening as it curled up on the couch.
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 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 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.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The glistening snow covered the ground.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • The sickening smell of rotting garbage filled the air.
13 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The strengthening of the economy has led to increased job opportunities.
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.
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.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to return to an earlier state
Example sentence • She is a returning customer.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She wore a stunning red dress to the party.
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 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The weakening of the economy has led to many layoffs.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• made of or resembling brass (as in color or hardness)
adjective satellite
• unrestrained by convention or propriety
verb
• face with defiance or impudence
Example sentence • His brazening attitude was evident as he confidently walked into the meeting.
8 3 verb v verb
• dress up garishly and tastelessly
Example sentence • She was dizening herself in a beautiful gown for the party.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • The lioness was flehmening as she caught the scent of a nearby wildebeest.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The gladdening news brought smiles to everyone's faces.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He has been greatening his skills in photography by taking advanced classes.
9 3 verb v verb
• To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).
noun
• The act of one who harkens or listens.
Example sentence • The band's music has a harkening effect that reminds me of the 80s.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To make, or to become harsh; render hard and rough.
Example sentence • The harshening wind chilled us to the bone.
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