9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people
Example sentence • Racial profiling is a controversial practice used by law enforcement.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• an instance of traveling by air
Example sentence • The flying squirrel glided through the trees.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• showing or making known
noun
• the speech act of making something evident
adjective satellite
• disclosing unintentionally something concealed
Example sentence • Her revealing dress attracted a lot of attention at the party.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of going from one place to another
Example sentence • I am traveling to Paris next week.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of going from one place to another
Example sentence • My dream is to do a lot of travelling in my lifetime.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the entering of a legal document into the public record
Example sentence • I need to organize my filing system to keep track of all my documents.
9 3 verb v verb
• give something useful or necessary to
Example sentence • He is always providing help to those in need.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony
Example sentence • She made a reconciling gesture by extending her hand for a handshake.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• accumulating and storing a reserve supply
Example sentence • The stockpiling of food and water is essential for emergency preparedness.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He apologized with groveling words, hoping to be forgiven for his mistake.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• most frequent or common
Example sentence • The prevailing wind is coming from the north.
11 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• perform without preparation
Example sentence • The improvising in the play was exceptional.
11 3 noun n noun
• the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
Example sentence • Human trafficking is a serious crime that involves the exploitation of individuals.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
adjective satellite
• smiling with happiness or optimism
Example sentence • She had a bright, smiling face that lit up the room.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Her constant interruptions were aggravating to everyone in the meeting.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• becoming lower or less in degree or value
adjective satellite
• decreasing in amount or degree
Example sentence • The falling leaves created a colorful carpet on the ground.
7 2 noun n noun
• the experiencing of affective and emotional states
Example sentence • I have a strange feeling in my stomach.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
Example sentence • Her provoking behavior at the party led to a big argument.
8 3 adjective adj noun
• plundering with excessive damage and destruction
adjective satellite
• ruinously destructive and wasting
Example sentence • The ravaging wildfires destroyed thousands of acres of forest.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She looked absolutely ravishing in that red dress.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• editing that involves writing something again
Example sentence • The revising of the manuscript took several weeks.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to impart new life and vigor to
Example sentence • The reviving rain brought relief to the drought-stricken region.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • The movie had a riveting plot that kept me on the edge of my seat.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
Example sentence • I can't trust him because he is always lying to me.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
adjective satellite
• engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
Example sentence • The fighting in the boxing match was intense.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
Example sentence • She is a professing Christian.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
Example sentence • The refining process of crude oil is crucial in the production of petroleum products.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To make merry; to have a happy, lively time.
Example sentence • They were reveling in the joyous atmosphere of the party.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To oppose or compete with.
Example sentence • The rivaling of two great boxers drew a huge crowd.
10 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To separate the threads (of); disentangle.
Example sentence • The unraveling of the mystery took months of investigation.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
Example sentence • The construction workers were busy setting up the piling for the new bridge.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• below acceptable in performance
Example sentence • He had a failing sense of direction and would often get lost.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any material that fills a space or container
Example sentence • The sandwich was full of tasty and filling ingredients.
7 2 verb v adjective satellite
• characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
Example sentence • He was fooling around with his friends at the park.
9 3 verb v noun
• a failure to maintain a higher state
adjective satellite
• tending to return to an earlier state
Example sentence • She tried to control her temper, but eventually ended up reverting to her usual behavior.
10 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
Example sentence • She looked tired and struggling to keep up with the others.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • His troubling behavior has everyone concerned.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
verb
• fail to follow suit when able and required to do so
Example sentence • The revoking of his driver's license was a consequence of repeated traffic violations.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
noun
• The motion of something that swivels.
Example sentence • She sat in a swiveling chair, enjoying the 360-degree view of the city.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a horizontal beam that extends across something
verb
• travel across or pass over
Example sentence • The traversing path led us through the dense forest.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• keeping a secret or furtive watch
Example sentence • Government officials were accused of spying on their own citizens.
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.
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.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
Example sentence • The facing brick on the house is starting to crumble.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• weakening in force or intensity
Example sentence • The fading light of the setting sun painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming food
Example sentence • The feeding of the baby took about an hour.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
Example sentence • The firing of the rocket was spectacular.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
Example sentence • They went fishing at the lake.
7 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
adjective satellite
• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
Example sentence • I need to find a fitting for this pipe.
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