11 3 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
Example sentence • I'm tired of all the complaining .
9 2 verb
v
noun
• a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
verb
• twist suddenly so as to sprain
Example sentence • Be careful not to twist your wrist while lifting weights, as you may end up spraining it.
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • He ate half of the cake and saved the remaining for later.
12 4 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • The movie we watched last night was very entertaining .
9 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• an intense or violent exertion
adjective satellite
• taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
11 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example sentence • He wore a restraining jacket to keep him from harming himself.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• come into possession of
Example sentence • The obtaining of a degree requires hard work and dedication.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
12 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• restricting the scope or freedom of action
Example sentence • The constraining rules of the game limited the players' strategies.
11 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Example sentence • The campaigning for the mayoral election is in full swing.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• falling in drops or as if falling like rain
12 4 verb
v
verb
• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Example sentence • She spent the entire afternoon ascertaining the cause of the problem.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• having a debilitating effect
Example sentence • The endless meetings are mentally draining .
9 3 verb
v
noun
• getting something back again
Example sentence • She is regaining her strength after the surgery.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a quantity that is added
Example sentence • She has been gaining weight since she started going to the gym.
11 3 verb
v
verb
• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example sentence • I am maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• lengthen or extend in duration or space
Example sentence • She is sustaining a high level of success in her career.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• training for a new occupation
Example sentence • The company offered retraining programs for employees who wanted to learn new skills.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
Example sentence • The staining on the walls was caused by water damage.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• exercising power or authority
10 3 verb
v
Example sentence • I am abstaining from eating chocolate for Lent.
9 3 verb
v
Example sentence • She worked hard and finally succeeded in attaining her dream job.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Example sentence • The detaining of the suspect was necessary for further investigation.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
verb
• look down on with disdain
Example sentence • He answered with a disdaining tone of voice.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• order by virtue of superior authority; decree
Example sentence • The bishop will be ordaining new priests next week.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The document contains information pertaining to the investigation.
10 3 verb
v
noun
• the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
Example sentence • He is refraining from drinking alcohol because he is on medication.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The retaining wall prevented the soil from eroding.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
Example sentence • He received six strokes of caning for his misconduct.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• pretending with intention to deceive
Example sentence • Her feigning of illness was obvious to everyone.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
Example sentence • The painting on the wall was a beautiful landscape.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases
noun
• a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
Example sentence • The waning moon cast a dim light over the night sky.
12 4 noun
n
verb
• To train too much or too long.
Example sentence • Athletes should be cautious of overtraining to avoid injuries.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • She is expecting a baby in a few months.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Example sentence • The planning for the wedding is going smoothly.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
Example sentence • He spoke in a deigning tone, as if he were superior to everyone else.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
verb
• control and direct with or as if by reins
Example sentence • She took up reining as a hobby.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
Example sentence • The ingraining of cultural norms and values starts at a young age.
9 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • The splitting headache made it difficult to concentrate.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• include or contain; have as a component
Example sentence • The package was securely contained in the containing box.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adjective satellite
• so extremely intense as to evoke screams
Example sentence • The screaming baby finally fell asleep.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of spending or disbursing money
Example sentence • Her excessive spending on clothes has resulted in a lot of debt.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Example sentence • The spreading wildfire consumed several acres of forest.
9 3 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
verb
• cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Example sentence • The fireworks were exploding in a spectacular display.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • She enjoys exploring new cities and discovering hidden gems.
8 2 verb
v
noun
• a texture like that of wood
Example sentence • The carpenter is graining the wood to give it a natural look.
8 2
noun
• that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
Example sentence • I'm braining my next move in the chess game.
10 3 verb
v
verb
• To remove a chemical stain from.
noun
• The removal of a stain from a biological sample
Example sentence • The dentist recommended using a destaining toothpaste to remove surface stains.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • Athletes who take a break from training may experience detraining .
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
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