13 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • The crowd was anticipating the start of the concert.
13 5 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adjective satellite
• taking part in an activity
Example sentence • She was an active participating member of the club.
13 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• assume or act the character of
Example sentence • He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
9 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• relating to or being a language in which each word typically expresses a distinct idea and part of speech and syntactical relations are determined almost exclusively by word order and particles
Example sentence • Living alone on a deserted island can be an isolating experience.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• to cause to separate and go in different directions
Example sentence • The dissipating fog revealed a breathtaking sunrise.
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • His sarcastic comments were exacerbating the already tense situation.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • The documentary about marine life was absolutely fascinating .
13 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
Example sentence • They had a very effective and communicating relationship.
12 5 adjective
adj
adjective
• tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
Example sentence • The illuminating lamp brightened up the room.
10 4 verb
v
verb
• be a signal for or a symptom of
Example sentence • She raised her hand, indicating that she had a question.
12 5 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The nonoperating expenses of the company are higher than anticipated.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• discouraging by hindering
Example sentence • It's frustrating when my computer freezes and I lose all my work.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Example sentence • She stood hesitating at the edge of the diving board.
12 5 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The scent of the roses was intoxicating .
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentence • Her penetrating gaze seemed to read my thoughts.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• rousing or quickening activity or the senses
Example sentence • The stimulating music piqued my interest.
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • I have been accumulating a collection of rare coins.
10 4 adjective
adj
verb
• protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
Example sentence • The insulating properties of the foam help to keep the house warm in winter.
13 5 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
Example sentence • The interrogating of suspects is a key part of a criminal investigation.
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• influence or control shrewdly or deviously
Example sentence • She has been accused of manipulating the data to support her own agenda.
12 5 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• discouraging through fear
Example sentence • He has an intimidating presence that makes people nervous.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices
Example sentence • The infiltrating spy managed to gather valuable information.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• move from one country or region to another and settle there
Example sentence • The migrating birds stopped to rest in the park.
11 5 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing awareness of your shortcomings
Example sentence • It was a humiliating defeat for the team.
13 5 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
Example sentence • The investigating of the crime scene took several hours.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • His constant tapping on the table was irritating everyone in the room.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• having periodic vibrations
Example sentence • The fan was set to an oscillating mode, moving from left to right.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• uncertain in purpose or action
Example sentence • She was vacillating between two options for her next vacation destination.
13 5 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• murder; especially of socially prominent persons
Example sentence • The conspirators planned the assassinating of the president.
10 4 verb
v
verb
• kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
Example sentence • The wildfire is decimating the forest, destroying acres of trees and wildlife habitat.
13 5 verb
v
verb
• adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
Example sentence • He is domesticating a wild horse to use for riding.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• damage or injure severely
Example sentence • He suffered from a mutilating injury to his leg that left him unable to walk.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
Example sentence • She is offended by his denigrating remarks about her appearance.
11 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The devastating earthquake destroyed the entire city.
12 5 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• extremely annoying or displeasing
Example sentence • Her exasperating behavior during the meeting made everyone frustrated.
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• establishing as invalid or untrue
Example sentence • She gave an invalidating look to her friend's suggestion.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of making or enacting laws
Example sentence • The legislating of new tax policies will affect the entire population.
9 4 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective
• involved in a kind of operation
adjective satellite
• being in effect or operation
Example sentence • The operating room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• characterized by resonance
Example sentence • The resonating sound of the bells filled the cathedral.
13 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• not quite exact or correct
Example sentence • The approximating value for π is 3.14.
9 4 verb
v
verb
• strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
Example sentence • She is emulating her favorite author by writing in a similar style.
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Example sentence • She has a habit of exaggerating everything.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
Example sentence • The formulating process requires careful analysis and research.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• clarify by giving an example of
Example sentence • The illustrating artist drew a beautiful landscape.
12 5 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The organizers have planned a grand celebration for the inaugurating of the new building.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• grow under conditions that promote development
Example sentence • The incubating eggs require a constant temperature and humidity.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
Example sentence • The heavy rain was inundating the streets.
13 5 verb, adverb
v, adv
verb
• require as useful, just, or proper
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• To treat, or react, with nitric acid or a nitrate
adjective
• That promotes nitration
Example sentence • The nitrating process is used to produce nitro compounds.
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