10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• meriting respect or esteem
Example sentence • He is known in the community as an upstanding citizen.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
Example sentence • He is a demanding boss who expects perfection from his employees.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • She always has a condescending tone when talking to her employees.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
Example sentence • The sculpture is a freestanding piece of art.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• distinguished from others in excellence
Example sentence • She received an outstanding grade on her report card.
13 4 noun n noun
• the cognitive condition of someone who understands
adjective satellite
• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
Example sentence • She has a deep understanding of the subject.
15 4 adverb
• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example sentence • She decided to continue studying notwithstanding the difficulty of the subject.
10 3 verb v verb
• run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
Example sentence • He was caught absconding with a bag of stolen goods.
12 4 noun n verb
• To provide insufficient funds (for).
noun
• The condition of being underfunded.
Example sentence • The underfunding of schools has resulted in outdated textbooks and overcrowded classrooms.
12 3 verb
• resist or confront with resistance
Example sentence • Despite the strong winds, the tree is still withstanding .
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having existed for a long time
Example sentence • Their longstanding friendship was evident in the way they always supported each other.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• extend in one or more directions
Example sentence • The expanding universe is a subject of great interest to scientists.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Example sentence • The defending champion team won the match easily.
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.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The beautiful landscape of the surrounding captivated me.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • The magician's trick was truly astounding .
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• coming down or downward
Example sentence • The descending staircase led us down into the basement.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Please fill out the corresponding form for each item you wish to purchase.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• used of a height or viewpoint
Example sentence • He had a commanding presence that made everyone notice him.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an intermediate platform in a staircase
Example sentence • The plane made a smooth landing at the airport.
16 5 noun n noun
• putting the wrong interpretation on
Example sentence • There seems to be a misunderstanding between them.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause to break up or cease to function
Example sentence • The disbanding soldiers returned home.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of spending money for goods or services
Example sentence • She is expending all her energy on her new project.
10 3 verb v noun
• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
Example sentence • The professor spent the entire lecture expounding on the theory of relativity.
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The nonbinding agreement allowed both parties to withdraw at any time.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches)
Example sentence • The stumping of the politician during the debate was memorable.
12 4 noun n verb
• spend more than available of (a budget)
Example sentence • Her overspending habits were causing strain in her marriage.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of stigmatizing
Example sentence • Successful branding requires a strong and memorable logo.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• extend in scope or range or area
Example sentence • The extending bridge allows boats to pass through.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • Many protesters are calling for defunding of military spending.
9 3 verb
• be contingent upon (something that is elided)
Example sentence • I may be able to attend the party, depending on my work schedule.
11 3 verb v verb
• To spend more than some limit or than another entity.
Example sentence • The company is outspending its competitors in marketing campaigns.
13 5 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.
Example sentence • She suffered from overextending her arm while practicing yoga.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• show a response or a reaction to something
Example sentence • She was praised for her quick responding skills during the emergency.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The suspending bridge swayed in the wind.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Example sentence • The stamping on the envelope was illegible.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a dance involving a rhythmical stamping step
Example sentence • He wore a pair of stomping boots.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
verb
• take part in a masquerade
Example sentence • She wore a masquerading costume to the Halloween party.
8 2 verb v verb
• work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Example sentence • She was skimping on her portion sizes to lose weight.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
verb
• assume a drooping posture or carriage
Example sentence • The slumping economy is causing businesses to close.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
verb
• drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
Example sentence • The swamping of the boat caused it to capsize.
13 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location
Example sentence • The success of transplanting depends on the health of the plant.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The government implemented antidumping measures to protect the domestic steel industry.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
Example sentence • I canceled my subscription after one month of subscribing .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
adjective satellite
• giving practical help to
Example sentence • The attending in the courtroom was asked to testify.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of giving a false appearance
Example sentence • She was pretending to be asleep when her mom entered the room.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• spend time badly or unwisely
Example sentence • The politician was accused of misspending public funds.
7 2 verb v noun
• the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
verb
• place into the hands or custody of
Example sentence • She was handing out flyers at the event.
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