7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• harassment especially of a tethered animal
Example sentence • The fisherman used a worm as baiting .
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 .
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, noun
v, n
noun
• the sport of gliding on skates
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 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
Example sentence • The mating season for these birds occurs in the spring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
verb
• make by braiding or interlacing
Example sentence • She learned the art of plaiting from her grandmother.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • She received a berating email from her boss.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of regarding as equal
Example sentence • His constant equating of money with happiness is concerning.
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.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance
Example sentence • The weighting of the evidence is crucial in determining the outcome of the trial.
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.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• exaggerate or make bigger
Example sentence • The inflating balloon was bright red.
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.
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.
10 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of adding notes
Example sentence • I have finished the annotating of this article.
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.
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.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• A blood sport in which dogs are set upon a chained bear
Example sentence • Many people would gather to watch bearbaiting contests.
7 2
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Example sentence • He was gaiting slowly, trying to be cautious.
9 3 verb
v
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Example sentence • He spent his morning rebaiting his fishing hook.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • His redbaiting tactics were criticized by many.
10 3 verb
v
verb
• To undo or untwist plaited hair; to unbraid
Example sentence • She was busy unplaiting her hair.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• state something incorrectly
Example sentence • She was accused of misstating the facts during her testimony.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• be in contradiction with
Example sentence • She tried negating the effect of her mistake by apologizing sincerely.
11 3 verb
v
verb
• have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
Example sentence • Humans have been procreating for thousands of years.
11 3 verb
v
verb
• restate (words) from one language into another language
Example sentence • I am currently translating a French novel into English.
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 3 verb
v
verb
• To give new life, energy or encouragement (to); to refresh, enliven.
Example sentence • She enjoys recreating famous paintings in her spare time.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The gardener is aerating the lawn to improve its health.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
Example sentence • He was bating the fish to lure them closer.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The dilating pupils indicated that he was under the influence of drugs.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• an elaborate party (often outdoors)
Example sentence • They are feting the retiring professor with a grand party.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way
Example sentence • He has a tendency to fixating on small details.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The gestating process of a baby lasts approximately nine months.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• any compound that contains water of crystallization
verb
• supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
Example sentence • Using a hydrating lotion can help moisturize and nourish your skin.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• To install (someone) in office; to establish.
Example sentence • The company is instating a new policy on dress code.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• examine (a body part) by palpation
Example sentence • The doctor was palpating the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormalities.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • The replating of the silverware was done expertly.
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