9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Example sentence • She gave him an embracing hug when she saw him after a long time.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
11 3 verb v Example sentence • I am compressing the files to make them easier to send via email.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• exercising or involving careful evaluations
Example sentence • She gave an appraising look at the painting before offering her opinion.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• full of or giving praise
Example sentence • She received a praising letter from her boss for her hard work.
11 3 noun n noun
• something written by hand
Example sentence • Her handwriting was so messy that I struggled to read her note.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The book is comprising several chapters.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• getting higher or more vigorous
Example sentence • She is taking a course for improving her writing skills.
8 2 noun n noun
• savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
Example sentence • I bought a new dressing for my salad.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of mating closely related individuals
Example sentence • The royal family practiced inbreeding to maintain their bloodline.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
adjective satellite
• compelling immediate action
Example sentence • The pressing issue of climate change needs immediate attention.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the event of something being raised upward
adjective satellite
• increasing in quantity or value
Example sentence • She is responsible for the raising of funds for the charity.
11 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the event of one object coming closer to another
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • He saw an approaching storm and quickly ran indoors.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• becoming greater or larger
Example sentence • The increasing temperature is causing the ice to melt faster.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing surprise or wonder or amazement
Example sentence • The sudden rain was surprising .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture
Example sentence • I love the rich flavor that braising brings to the meat.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
Example sentence • The blazing sun beat down on the desert landscape.
12 3 noun n noun
• a toiletry for the hair
Example sentence • She enjoys going to the hairdressing salon for a new haircut.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Example sentence • The professor focused on addressing the concerns raised by the students.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• reading superficially or at random
Example sentence • I spend hours browsing the internet for interesting articles.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• causing mental or emotional injury
Example sentence • She had multiple bruising on her arms after the accident.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of brushing your teeth
Example sentence • I need to buy a new brushing for my hair.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Example sentence • His passionate preaching moved the entire congregation.
8 3 noun n noun
• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Example sentence • The uprising in the capital lasted for several days.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of increasing the density of something
Example sentence • The condensing process reduces the volume of gas.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
Example sentence • She is an enterprising entrepreneur who started her own business.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of classifying and providing an index in order to make items easier to retrieve
Example sentence • The indexing of the book made it easy to find specific topics.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • I am endorsing this product because I truly believe in its quality.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a structural member used to stiffen a framework
adjective satellite
• imparting vitality and energy
Example sentence • I took a bracing walk in the crisp autumn air.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
adjective satellite
• having the power of driving or impelling
Example sentence • I need to practice my driving before taking the test.
7 2 noun n noun
• the evaluation of something in terms of its price
Example sentence • The pricing for the new product is still being determined.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
7 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• remove from memory or existence
Example sentence • I need a good erasing to clean this whiteboard.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• The changing of a price.
Example sentence • The repricing of the products led to increased sales.
8 2 verb v noun
• light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
adjective satellite
• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
verb
• make neat, smart, or trim
Example sentence • She is sprucing up her apartment before the guests arrive.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
9 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination
noun
• the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Example sentence • Deep breathing can help reduce stress and anxiety.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
Example sentence • She is bringing her dog to the park.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • The engrossing novel kept me captivated until the last page.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The horses were peacefully engaged in grazing .
11 4 noun n Example sentence • The overpricing of luxury goods can sometimes deter buyers.
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 .
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• gradually intrusive without right or permission
Example sentence • The encroaching storm darkened the sky.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
verb
• make reparations or amends for
Example sentence • The redressing of grievances is an important aspect of any democratic society.
6 2 verb v verb
• look at with fixed eyes
Example sentence • She was gazing out of the window, lost in thought.
6 2 noun n noun
• atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
verb
• become hazy, dull, or cloudy
Example sentence • The university has a zero-tolerance policy regarding hazing .
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
Example sentence • He was walking with a dragging foot.
8 2 verb v noun
• imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
Example sentence • I was always dreaming of becoming a famous actress.
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