10 3 verb v verb
• give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
11 3 verb v verb
• speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Example sentence • He was pronouncing the words slowly and clearly.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• make known; make an announcement
Example sentence • The announcing speaker was interrupted by a sudden power outage.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The team suffered a trouncing in the championship game.
14 4 verb v verb
• pronounce a word incorrectly
Example sentence • She is consistently mispronouncing the word 'pronunciation'.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• move down on as if in an attack
Example sentence • The lion's pouncing was swift and lethal.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The financing for the project was secured through a bank loan.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
Example sentence • She stormed out of the room, flouncing her long dress behind her.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• affectedly dainty or refined
Example sentence • He took small, mincing steps as he walked across the room.
11 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Many borrowers consider refinancing to take advantage of lower interest rates.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • The commencing ceremony will take place at 9 am.
7 2 noun n
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9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• relating to languages derived from Latin
noun
• the group of languages derived from Latin
verb
• make amorous advances towards
Example sentence • He is romancing his girlfriend with flowers and chocolates.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
8 2 verb v verb
• crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound
Example sentence • She was munching on a bagel while reading the newspaper.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing one to believe the truth of something
Example sentence • She gave a convincing argument for why she should be promoted.
12 5 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • The experiencing of new cultures can be a life-changing experience.
9 3 verb v verb
• speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Example sentence • He was enouncing his views on climate change during the conference.
8 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a sudden jarring impact
verb
• move up and down repeatedly
Example sentence • She was jouncing the baby on her knee.
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 4 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The preannouncing press release provided some insight into the upcoming product launch.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The advancing storm made it difficult to see.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• getting two things to correspond
Example sentence • I have been practicing balancing exercises for my yoga class.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• used of a height or viewpoint
Example sentence • He had a commanding presence that made everyone notice him.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • I enjoy watching fencing matches at the Olympics.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• the act of mixing together
Example sentence • The mixing of colors created a beautiful painting.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
Example sentence • The sensing of danger made her heart race.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • She uses enhancing filters on her social media photos.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• throw a glance at; take a brief look at
Example sentence • She gave me a glancing blow as she walked past.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a legal document giving official permission to do something
Example sentence • The licensing process can be complicated and time-consuming.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • The prancing horse won the horse race.
10 3 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • The sentencing was postponed until further evidence could be presented.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
Example sentence • The clown's antics were amusing to the children.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something clean
adjective satellite
• cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
Example sentence • She uses a special cleansing lotion to remove her makeup.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
Example sentence • The launching of the space shuttle was a success.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of eating lunch
Example sentence • She is lunching with her colleagues today.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
Example sentence • The community was outraged after the brutal lynching of an innocent man.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
Example sentence • The soldiers were marching in perfect formation.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • The soft murmuring of the creek was a soothing sound.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing great physical or mental suffering
Example sentence • The movie was a wrenching portrayal of grief and loss.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
verb
• have and exert influence or effect
Example sentence • His influencing of the committee members was evident in their voting decisions.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • The referencing in this book is very thorough.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• persuasion of voters in a political campaign
Example sentence • The canvassing of the neighborhood was essential to gather information about the residents' opinions.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
Example sentence • The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• act of bringing about a desired result
Example sentence • The soothing music had an inducing effect, helping me fall asleep quickly.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
Example sentence • The mounting on the wall was crooked.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• continuing forever or indefinitely
Example sentence • The unending rain made the roads impassable.
9 3 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
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