7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of closing something
Example sentence • The closing of the deal took longer than expected.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
Example sentence • She struck a dramatic posing before jumping in the water.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
Example sentence • The composing of a symphony requires great skill and creativity.
9 3 verb v verb
• give, sell, or transfer to another
Example sentence • She is disposing of all her old clothes.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
verb
• expose or make accessible to some action or influence
Example sentence • The exposing sun left her with a deep tan.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• impressive in size, manner, or appearance
Example sentence • The imposing mountain range loomed in the distance.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by active hostility
Example sentence • The opposing team scored a goal in the final minutes of the game.
9 3 adverb adv
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of enclosing something inside something else
Example sentence • The enclosing of the area with a fence made it secure.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
verb
• search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Example sentence • The dog was nosing around in the bushes.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
Example sentence • The dead fish is slowly decomposing in the sun.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• make a proposal, declare a plan for something
6 2 verb v noun
• socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
Example sentence • I am hosing down the car to wash off all the dirt.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Example sentence • The bank is foreclosing on the property due to non-payment.
11 4 verb v Example sentence • He is juxtaposing two different perspectives in his novel.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To make rose-coloured; to redden or flush.
noun
• The process of imparting a pink tint to raw white silk.
12 5 verb v verb
• expose to too much light
Example sentence • I made the mistake of overexposing the film and all the pictures turned out completely white.
12 4 adjective adj Example sentence • A family history of heart disease can be a predisposing factor for developing it.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The government is considering reimposing economic sanctions on the country.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To extenuate, explain away, gloss over.
noun
• The act of one who glozes; flattery; deceit.
Example sentence • He was glozing over the fact that he had failed the exam.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
Example sentence • The disclosing documents contained confidential information.
5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion.
Example sentence • His promotion was the result of his expert brownnosing .
8 3 verb v verb
• force to leave (an office)
Example sentence • The lawyer will be deposing the witness tomorrow in preparation for the trial.
6 2 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I am losing my patience with your constant excuses.
12 4 adjective adj verb
• take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
Example sentence • Her argument was based on the presupposing belief that humans are inherently good.
11 3 verb v noun
• a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
verb
• change the order or arrangement of
Example sentence • She spent the whole day transposing the numbers in the spreadsheet.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
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 .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The diagnosing of the patient's condition was a complex task.
7 2 noun
• ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• noisy like the sound of a bee
Example sentence • The buzzing bees flew from flower to flower.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of causing something to happen
Example sentence • The heavy rain is causing flooding in the streets.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the job of a professional coach
Example sentence • He received coaching from a professional tennis player.
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.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
Example sentence • I'm so cold, it's freezing outside.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• structures collectively in which people are housed
Example sentence • Affordable housing is a major issue in many urban areas.
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
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the event of something being raised upward
adjective satellite
• increasing in quantity or value
Example sentence • She is responsible for the raising of funds for the charity.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective
• advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
noun
• a movement upward; rise above the ground
Example sentence • The rising of the sun signaled the start of a new day.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
adjective satellite
• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Example sentence • She had a teasing smile on her face.
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