11 3 adjective adj verb
• draw someone's attention away from something
Example sentence • The loud music was distracting during the meeting.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the performance of a part or role in a drama
adjective satellite
• serving temporarily especially as a substitute
Example sentence • She studied acting at a prestigious drama school.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
Example sentence • The new art exhibit is attracting a lot of visitors to the museum.
10 3 adjective adj verb
• take away a part from; diminish
Example sentence • Her excessive makeup was detracting from her natural beauty.
10 3 verb v verb
• formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Example sentence • He was retracting his previous statement.
11 3 Example sentence • I am subtracting 5 from 10.
14 4 noun n noun
• a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
verb
• arranged for contracted work to be done by others
Example sentence • The company decided to save costs by subcontracting some of their manufacturing processes.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
adjective satellite
• severe and unremitting in making demands
Example sentence • He is known for his exacting standards when it comes to cooking.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He was diagnosed with contracting pneumonia.
8 3 verb v verb
• order by virtue of superior authority; decree
Example sentence • The government is enacting new laws to protect the environment.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the striking of one body against another
verb
• press or wedge together; pack together
Example sentence • The impacting virus spread rapidly throughout the community.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• act together or towards others or with others
Example sentence • The interacting molecules form a stable compound.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication
verb
• formulate in a particular style or language
Example sentence • The redacting process is essential for protecting sensitive information.
10 4 noun n noun
• poor acting by a ham actor
Example sentence • His overacting in the play made it difficult to take his character seriously.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
noun
• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
adjective satellite
• not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
verb
• consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
Example sentence • She was abstracting the main points from the lengthy article.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • The light is diffracting as it passes through the small opening.
10 3 verb v verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • He was infracting the company's policy by accessing confidential files.
9 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • She was misacting in the school play and forgot her lines.
9 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • His nonacting abilities were evident in the school play.
11 3 verb v verb
• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Example sentence • The lawyer is protracting the trial by introducing new evidence.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The refracting prism splits white light into its component colors.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • I am transacting with a potential client.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• restricting the scope or freedom of action
Example sentence • The restricting rules limited our freedom of expression.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• show a response or a reaction to something
Example sentence • The reacting player jumped to avoid the collision.
14 5 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The noninteracting particles moved freely in space.
11 4 verb v
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Example sentence • The actors were preenacting their roles before the play.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • We will be recontacting the candidate for a follow-up interview.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj verb
• act (a role) with great restraint
Example sentence • The underacting in that play was praised by the critics.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
Example sentence • The snake wrapped around its prey, constricting it tightly.
10 3 noun n noun
• fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
Example sentence • I need to buy some shortening for the cake recipe.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• arousing or holding the attention
Example sentence • I found the book very interesting to read.
9 2 noun n noun
• a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
Example sentence • The stripling showed impressive skills in his first basketball game.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• having eyes half closed in order to see better
Example sentence • His squinting made it difficult for him to see clearly.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
Example sentence • She is a trusting individual who always sees the best in others.
11 3 verb
• destroy (one's own missile or rocket)
Example sentence • The earthquake was highly destructing , causing widespread damage to buildings.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• impart skills or knowledge to
Example sentence • He received instructing from his teacher before going on stage.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example sentence • The police arrested the man for obstructing justice.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing mental discomfort
Example sentence • The disquieting news of the epidemic spread quickly throughout the town.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• aimless wandering from place to place
adjective satellite
• continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
Example sentence • The drifting of the snowflakes created a beautiful winter scene.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
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.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Example sentence • We need to create a new marketing strategy for this product.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• text handwritten in the style of printed matter
Example sentence • I work in the printing industry.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
adjective satellite
• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
Example sentence • He was so nervous that he had a rattling voice when he spoke.
10 3 adjective adj noun
• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
adjective satellite
• furnishing support and encouragement
Example sentence • She played a supporting role in the movie.
11 3 adjective adj noun
• doubt about someone's honesty
verb
• regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
Example sentence • She gave him a mistrusting look.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The preacting of the actor in the play was outstanding.
14 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The reconstructing team worked tirelessly to restore the historic building.
13 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• An instance of adjusting the borders that delineate districts.
Example sentence • The government is redistricting the state in order to reflect population changes.
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