12 3 noun n verb
• contour economically or efficiently
Example sentence • The streamlining of our production processes has greatly increased efficiency.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The rumbling of thunder filled the air.
10 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
Example sentence • The scrambling of the puzzle pieces made it difficult to solve.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj 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 • She stood before the crowd, trembling with fear.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The sound of grumbling from the next room woke me up.
10 2 verb v noun
• the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe
Example sentence • He was accused of strangling his wife in a fit of rage.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a becoming gradually less
adjective satellite
• gradually decreasing until little remains
Example sentence • The dwindling population of the endangered species is a cause for concern.
13 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The strengthening of the economy has led to increased job opportunities.
12 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
Example sentence • The cult leader used brainwashing techniques to control his followers.
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.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The company has a distributing department that handles all the shipments.
12 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of moving something from one location to another
verb
• transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
Example sentence • The transferring employee will start working next week.
14 4 verb v verb
• pronounce a word incorrectly
Example sentence • She is consistently mispronouncing the word 'pronunciation'.
12 5 adjective adj Example sentence • The toothache was excruciating and kept him up all night.
10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
Example sentence • She looked tired and struggling to keep up with the others.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
Example sentence • The ransacking of the house left everything in disarray.
12 4 adjective adj Example sentence • He had a reputation for aggrandizing his own accomplishments.
11 3 noun n noun
• an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
Example sentence • Many entrepreneurs are attracted to the benefits of franchising .
11 3 verb v verb
• speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Example sentence • He was pronouncing the words slowly and clearly.
14 5 verb v Example sentence • The government is redistributing wealth to address income inequality.
10 3 verb v verb
• give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified
Example sentence • His disqualifying behavior during the interview cost him the job.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
adjective satellite
• preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Example sentence • I lost all my savings due to my gambling addiction.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a customary way of operation or behavior
verb
• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentence • She is a practicing attorney.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• violently angry and destructive behavior
verb
• act violently, recklessly, or destructively
Example sentence • The rampaging elephant caused chaos in the village.
13 3 verb v verb
• To defraud someone by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.
Example sentence • She accused the store of shortchanging her on the sale price.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • He's a great being who always helps others.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of drawing spatially closer to something
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • The coming storm is going to be intense.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
Example sentence • The dismantling of the old bridge has finally begun.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• arriving at a place or position
Example sentence • The incoming tide brought large waves crashing against the shore.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• attractive and tempting
Example sentence • The cozy fireplace created an inviting atmosphere in the living room.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • I am looking for my car keys.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
adverb
• in no respect; to no degree
Example sentence • I have nothing to do today.
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.
10 3 verb v adjective satellite
• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
Example sentence • He was protecting his sister from the bullies at school.
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 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
Example sentence • I bought the latest recording of my favorite artist.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• imparting vitality and energy
Example sentence • The cold drink was refreshing on a hot summer day.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• affording physical or mental rest
Example sentence • I love to listen to relaxing music before bed.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
Example sentence • The journalism students are responsible for writing the news reporting .
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
Example sentence • The police discovered a tunnel used for smuggling drugs across the border.
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
8 3 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • She is refusing to eat her vegetables.
9 3 noun
• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
Example sentence • I have some questions regarding the new project.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• marry, not for the first time
Example sentence • They are a remarrying couple.
9 4 verb v noun
• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
Example sentence • She is working on remedying the situation before it gets worse.
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