8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • The dark clouds and thunder made for a menacing sky.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• showing possibility of achievement or excellence
Example sentence • She had a promising career ahead of her.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• emerging to the surface and becoming apparent
Example sentence • The surfacing of new evidence led to the reopening of the case.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Example sentence • It was embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Example sentence • The harnessing power of the sun is a clean and sustainable energy source.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• persuasion of voters in a political campaign
Example sentence • The canvassing of the neighborhood was essential to gather information about the residents' opinions.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The purchasing of a new car can be a significant financial decision.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Example sentence • The practice of necklacing was commonly used as a means of punishment during the apartheid era in South Africa.
11 3 verb v noun
• a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
Example sentence • The coach focused on buttressing the team's weaknesses during training.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• broad in scope or content
Example sentence • The study conducted an encompassing analysis of the effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• making or willing to make concessions
adjective satellite
• vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion
Example sentence • She was compromising her values by agreeing to the unethical deal.
14 5 adjective adj Example sentence • He was known for his uncompromising stance on human rights.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • Stop patronizing me, I know what I'm doing.
11 4 verb v verb
• cause to come to know personally
Example sentence • The teacher will be introducing a new topic in today's class.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
10 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The refocusing of our marketing strategy has led to increased sales.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
Example sentence • The student's unpromising test scores raised concerns about his ability to succeed in college.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • She had a witnessing role in the play.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
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, noun v, n noun
• the sport of engaging in contests of speed
Example sentence • Horse racing is a popular sport in many countries.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• reappear on the surface
Example sentence • The resurfacing of the road has caused traffic delays.
13 4 verb v noun
• the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
Example sentence • She spent hours synchronizing her phone with her computer.
11 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• gradually intrusive without right or permission
Example sentence • The homeowner caught the teenagers trespassing on his property.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
13 5 verb v Example sentence • The organization is working on reintroducing native plants to the depleted forest.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • She was accused of mistracing the source of the leak.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
verb
• give moral or emotional strength to
Example sentence • She found solacing words in the comforting arms of her mother.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To provide something with a terrace.
noun
• The formation of terraces.
Example sentence • The terracing of the hillside creates a series of steps for cultivation.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
Example sentence • The processing of the application will take up to 7 business days.
9 3 verb v adjective satellite
• emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
Example sentence • The company is planning on releasing a new product next month.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He ate half of the cake and saved the remaining for later.
9 3 verb v noun
• fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
Example sentence • She is producing a new documentary about climate change.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• engage in a rehearsal (of)
Example sentence • The band spent hours rehearsing before the concert.
8 3 verb v noun
• degree of figurative distance or separation
verb
• remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Example sentence • I am removing the old wallpaper from the wall.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Example sentence • I need to focus on the finishing of this project.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She bought a matching hat and gloves.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
Example sentence • She decided to pursue a career in nursing .
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
12 5 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • The experiencing of new cultures can be a life-changing experience.
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.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
7 2 noun n noun
• the time between occurrences of a repeating event
Example sentence • The spacing between the lines in this document is too narrow.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
Example sentence • She picked up a pencil and began tracing the outline of the object.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a point located with respect to surface features of some region
verb
• put into a certain place or abstract location
Example sentence • The placing of the furniture in the living room created a cozy atmosphere.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• resulting in punishment
adjective satellite
• characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Example sentence • He received a punishing blow to the head during the boxing match.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• travelling about without any clear destination
Example sentence • Her mind was filled with dreams and wanderings of far-off lands.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The magician performed an astonishing trick that left the audience in awe.
12 3 noun n noun
• a toiletry for the hair
Example sentence • She enjoys going to the hairdressing salon for a new haircut.
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