10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• coming down or downward
Example sentence • The descending staircase led us down into the basement.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
Example sentence • The sending of thank you notes is becoming less common.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Example sentence • The defending champion team won the match easily.
9 3 verb
• be contingent upon (something that is elided)
Example sentence • I may be able to attend the party, depending on my work schedule.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• moving or going or growing upward
noun
• the act of changing location in an upward direction
Example sentence • The ascending trail led us to the mountaintop.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
adjective satellite
• giving practical help to
Example sentence • The attending in the courtroom was asked to testify.
12 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• be greater in scope or size than some standard
Example sentence • The poet's words had a transcending effect on the audience.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• movement that causes the formation of a curve
Example sentence • He noticed a slight bending in the metal rod.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of blending components together thoroughly
Example sentence • The blending of different spices creates a unique flavor in the dish.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The dark clouds indicated an impending storm.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
Example sentence • He works for a lending institution that specializes in car loans.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• offending against or breaking a law or rule
Example sentence • The offending vehicle was parked in a no-parking zone.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
Example sentence • She has a natural tending towards music.
13 3 noun n noun
• the audience at a stadium or racetrack
verb
• perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause
Example sentence • The politician's grandstanding during the speech was obvious to everyone.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
Example sentence • The movie had a surprising ending .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of spending or disbursing money
Example sentence • Her excessive spending on clothes has resulted in a lot of debt.
12 4 noun n verb
• To provide insufficient funds (for).
noun
• The condition of being underfunded.
Example sentence • The underfunding of schools has resulted in outdated textbooks and overcrowded classrooms.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• continuing forever or indefinitely
Example sentence • The unending rain made the roads impassable.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of selling goods for a living
Example sentence • The vending machine in the office is always fully stocked.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a general direction in which something tends to move
verb
• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example sentence • The new Samsung phone is trending on social media.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of spending money for goods or services
Example sentence • She is expending all her energy on her new project.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • The rending sound of a thunderstorm filled the air.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
Example sentence • Despite his wife's pleas, John remained unbending in his decision to quit his job.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• direct one's course or way
Example sentence • We were wending our way through the narrow streets of the old town.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of giving a false appearance
Example sentence • She was pretending to be asleep when her mom entered the room.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• get the meaning of something
Example sentence • The apprehending officer struggled to detain the suspect.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• extend in scope or range or area
Example sentence • The extending bridge allows boats to pass through.
10 3 verb v verb
• indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Example sentence • The dark clouds portending a storm.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj
9 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The bank is relending the money to provide capital for small businesses.
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.
13 5 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.
Example sentence • She suffered from overextending her arm while practicing yoga.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • The sounding of the alarm woke everyone up.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• garments that must be repaired
Example sentence • He spent the afternoon doing some mending .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• awaiting conclusion or confirmation
Example sentence • The court case is still pending .
11 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Her befriending of the new student made him feel welcomed.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by resonance
Example sentence • The team achieved a resounding victory in the championship.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• meriting respect or esteem
Example sentence • He is known in the community as an upstanding citizen.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
Example sentence • The never-ending rainstorm turned the streets into rivers.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of chewing noisily
Example sentence • He was chomping on a piece of gum.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The disturbing news unsettled the whole community.
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The nonbinding agreement allowed both parties to withdraw at any time.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He was amending his essay to correct the punctuation errors.
7 2 verb v verb
• try to manage without help
Example sentence • He was busy fending off the attackers.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• have in mind as a purpose
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The suspending bridge swayed in the wind.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The company is rescinding their job offer due to budget cuts.
12 4 noun n verb
• spend more than available of (a budget)
Example sentence • Her overspending habits were causing strain in her marriage.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • Many protesters are calling for defunding of military spending.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
Example sentence • I need to do some sanding on this wooden table.
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