9 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of making something completely wet
Example sentence • She got caught in a drenching rainstorm on her way home.
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing great physical or mental suffering
Example sentence • The movie was a wrenching portrayal of grief and loss.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
Example sentence • The quenching of a thirst is a very satisfying feeling.
11 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Example sentence • The company is retrenching its workforce to cut costs.
12 4 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
Example sentence • Video conferencing has become an essential tool for remote teams to communicate.
16 6 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
Example sentence • The company uses teleconferencing as a cost-effective way to conduct meetings with international clients.
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.
9 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the act of branching out or dividing into branches
Example sentence • The branching of the tree provided shade on hot summer days.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
Example sentence • He inherited the family ranching business.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The team suffered a trouncing in the championship game.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• not shrinking from danger
Example sentence • He faced the critics with unflinching determination and refused to back down.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
Example sentence • I need to do a quick rinsing of the paintbrushes before they dry.
17 7 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
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Example sentence • We used videoconferencing to connect with our colleagues overseas.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the facial expression of sudden pain
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • She had a wincing expression on her face as she tasted the spicy sauce.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • The construction workers used trenching to dig a deep hole for the foundation.
8 2 verb
v
noun
• informal terms for a (young) woman
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 .
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• go against, as of rules and laws
Example sentence • The company was sued for infringing on a competitor's patent.
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
Example sentence • The sequencing of the human genome revolutionized scientific research.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established
Example sentence • The imprinting process occurs shortly after birth.
9 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the sound of something crunching
Example sentence • I love the sound of the crunching leaves beneath my feet.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
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.
11 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The rainstorm was bedrenching us as we hurried to find shelter.
9 2 verb
v
verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
Example sentence • She couldn't help blenching when she saw the scary movie scene.
9 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.
9 2 verb
v
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • She was frenching her boyfriend at the party.
11 3 verb
v
verb
• To open (something that was clenched).
Example sentence • She took a deep breath and slowly started unclenching her fists.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• text handwritten in the style of printed matter
Example sentence • I work in the printing industry.
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.
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