10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the motion made by flapping up and down
Example sentence • The fluttering wings of the butterfly caught my attention.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• shaking convulsively or violently
Example sentence • She felt a shuddering sensation as the roller coaster descended at high speed.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
Example sentence • The smothering heat of the desert made it difficult to breathe.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
Example sentence • The chattering of birds in the trees woke me up.
10 3 noun n noun
• a grouping of a number of similar things
Example sentence • The clustering of stars in the night sky is a mesmerizing sight.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a natural object that covers or envelops
Example sentence • The painting was protected by a protective covering .
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a movement into or inward
Example sentence • The entering students were given a warm welcome by their classmates.
8 3 noun n noun
• something offered (as a proposal or bid)
Example sentence • The store has a wide variety of offerings to choose from.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
Example sentence • The ordering of the books on the shelf made it easy to find the one I was looking for.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• returning to health after illness or debility
Example sentence • She is a recovering alcoholic.
9 3 noun n adjective satellite
• troubled by pain or loss
Example sentence • The suffering caused by poverty is heartbreaking.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • She spoke in a whispering voice, barely audible.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the sterilization of an animal
Example sentence • She wore an altering dress that accentuated her curves.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of harassing someone
Example sentence • His constant badgering of his classmates led to several complaints.
9 3 noun n noun
• a quarrel about petty points
Example sentence • The children were constantly bickering over who got to sit in the front seat.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The flickering candle created a cozy atmosphere in the room.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
Example sentence • The glittering stars adorned the night sky.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rapid and indistinct speech
Example sentence • Stop that jabbering noise!
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
Example sentence • The wedding invitation had beautiful lettering .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
adjective satellite
• gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires
Example sentence • She enjoyed a day of pampering at the spa.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in silence, lost in deep pondering .
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
Example sentence • The scattering of leaves in the wind created a beautiful scene.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
adjective satellite
• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
Example sentence • I could not stop my shivering during the cold winter night.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• showing scarcely suppressed anger
Example sentence • He stared at her smouldering eyes, unable to look away.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
Example sentence • The sputtering of the engine indicated a problem.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
Example sentence • The company reported a staggering loss of $1 billion in the last quarter.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of altering something secretly or improperly
Example sentence • She was accused of tampering evidence at the crime scene.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of imposing height; especially standing out above others
Example sentence • The towering trees blocked out the sunlight.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the removal of covering
Example sentence • The archaeologists made an important uncovering during the excavation.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Example sentence • Her commitment to her goals remained unwavering despite the challenges she faced.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • I forgot to turn off the watering sprinkler last night.
8 3 adjective adj noun
• indecision in speech or action
adjective satellite
• uncertain in purpose or action
Example sentence • Her wavering voice revealed her uncertainty.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
adjective satellite
• wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Example sentence • The withering heat of the desert made it unbearable to go outside.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
Example sentence • His stuttering often made it difficult for others to understand him.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• so strong as to be irresistible
Example sentence • The smell of the flowers is overpowering .
9 3 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective satellite
• cleverly amusing in tone
Example sentence • The bantering between the friends was filled with humor and laughter.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
Example sentence • The centering spotlight focused on the main performer.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color
Example sentence • Her constant dithering made it difficult for her to make a decision.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• mentally or physically infirm with age
Example sentence • The old man walked down the street with a doddering gait.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of pausing uncertainly
adjective satellite
• unsteady in speech or action
Example sentence • His faltering voice indicated his nervousness.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• encouragement; aiding the development of something
Example sentence • The organization's main purpose is the fostering of endangered animals.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• showing a brooding ill humor
Example sentence • He gave her a glowering stare as she walked away.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The hindering rainstorm caused the cancellation of the outdoor event.
11 4 verb v noun
• evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
Example sentence • He was accused of malingering his illness to avoid work.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the application of wallpaper
Example sentence • He went to the store to buy some papering for his art project.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the application of plaster
Example sentence • The plastering on the wall was perfectly smooth.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages
Example sentence • The troops were quartering in the abandoned warehouse.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a rearrangement in a different order
Example sentence • The reordering of the shelves in the store was completed last night.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • He was severing ties with his old business partners.
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