8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The beautiful landscape of the surrounding captivated me.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Example sentence • The founding of our country was a momentous event in history.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
Example sentence • The rounding of numbers is a common mathematical concept.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • The magician's trick was truly astounding .
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • The sounding of the alarm woke everyone up.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
verb
• pursue or chase relentlessly
Example sentence • The relentless hounding of the paparazzi made her feel like she had no privacy.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by resonance
Example sentence • The team achieved a resounding victory in the championship.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The garden is abounding with colorful flowers.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• that confounds or contradicts or confuses
Example sentence • The confounding puzzle left the researchers baffled.
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 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a movement back from an impact
verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • He has improved his rebounding skills since joining the team.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of inflicting a wound
adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • He suffered a wounding defeat in the tournament.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a line determining the limits of an area
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate
verb
• move forward by leaps and bounds
Example sentence • The bounding rabbit hopped through the field.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of stigmatizing
Example sentence • Successful branding requires a strong and memorable logo.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• material resulting from the process of grinding
Example sentence • She was grinding coffee beans to make a fresh cup of coffee.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of winding or twisting
adjective satellite
• marked by repeated turns and bends
Example sentence • The winding of the river creates a beautiful scenic view.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of combining things to form a new whole
Example sentence • The compounding of interest can greatly increase the amount of money you save.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Example sentence • The impounding of the vehicle was necessary due to the lack of proper registration.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • The rending sound of a thunderstorm filled the air.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• direct one's course or way
Example sentence • We were wending our way through the narrow streets of the old town.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
verb
• leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
Example sentence • The stranding of the ship was a major maritime disaster.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a general direction in which something tends to move
verb
• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example sentence • The new Samsung phone is trending on social media.
11 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Her befriending of the new student made him feel welcomed.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an inclined surface connecting two levels
verb
• behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
Example sentence • We were ramping up production to meet the high demand.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The children had a wild romping in the park.
9 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• subsist on a meager allowance
Example sentence • Her scrimping on groceries was evident from the empty shelves in her fridge.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
Example sentence • We spent our summer tramping through the untouched forests of the national park.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• reverse the winding or twisting of
Example sentence • I enjoy unwinding after a long day at work.
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.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • Her ability to solve complex math problems was dumbfounding .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
Example sentence • The movie had a surprising ending .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• financial resources provided to make some project possible
Example sentence • The school received funding from the government for new textbooks.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an intermediate platform in a staircase
Example sentence • The plane made a smooth landing at the airport.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
Example sentence • The sending of thank you notes is becoming less common.
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.
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 adjective adj adjective satellite
• used of a height or viewpoint
Example sentence • He had a commanding presence that made everyone notice him.
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.
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.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• distinguished from others in excellence
Example sentence • She received an outstanding grade on her report card.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Example sentence • I have a cramping pain in my stomach.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• make ridges into by pinching together
Example sentence • The crimping of the metal sheet created a decorative pattern.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
Example sentence • We went camping in the mountains during our summer vacation.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Example sentence • The illegal dumping of hazardous waste is a serious environmental issue.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
Example sentence • The cat is jumping up and down on the bed.
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