9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a group of persons together in one place
Example sentence • The family reunion was a joyful gathering of relatives from near and far.
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 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of subjecting to strong attack
Example sentence • The storm caused a heavy battering on the coastline.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• providing food and services
Example sentence • The catering company provided delicious food for the wedding.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• showing or representing to advantage
adjective satellite
• obsequiously complimentary
Example sentence • She received many flattering compliments on her new dress.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• when a plant is in a state of possessing one or multiple flowers and/or blooms
noun
• the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
Example sentence • The flowering plants in the garden are so beautiful.
9 3 verb, adverb, noun, adjective
v, adv, n, adj
noun
• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
Example sentence • The hammering of the construction workers could be heard from miles away.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
Example sentence • We could hear the hollering from the football stadium.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She had a lingering cough after recovering from the flu.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
Example sentence • Her mastering of the subject matter impressed the professor.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • Her voice was quivering with emotion.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
adjective satellite
• seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
Example sentence • The shattering news left everyone in shock.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
Example sentence • The sweltering heat made it difficult to concentrate.
10 3 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • The thundering noise woke me up from my sleep.
9 3 verb
v
adjective
• changing for the better
Example sentence • She is bettering her skills in painting by taking art classes.
9 3 verb
v
adjective
• riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop
Example sentence • The horse was cantering smoothly around the track.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
Example sentence • The bird's feathers had a beautiful feathering pattern.
10 3 adjective
adj
noun
• a slight suggestion or vague understanding
Example sentence • The glimmering stars illuminated the night sky.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a yearning for something or to do something
Example sentence • I have a hankering for some ice cream.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• undergoing small rapid variations
Example sentence • The jittering machine made a loud noise.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
adjective satellite
• slow and laborious because of weight
Example sentence • The lumbering elephant made its way through the jungle.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the sterilization of an animal
Example sentence • The veterinarian explained the benefits of neutering , including preventing certain health problems.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • I saw a numbering of birds on my morning walk.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
Example sentence • Her quavering voice betrayed her nervousness.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
Example sentence • The simmering pot of soup smelled delicious.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• tending to make sober or more serious
Example sentence • The movie depicted a sobering reality of war.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of chipping something
Example sentence • He got a splintering in his finger from the wooden table.
8 3 verb
v
noun
• the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
adjective satellite
• becoming gradually narrower
Example sentence • He is tapering off his medication under the doctor's supervision.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• being or sounding of nervous or suppressed laughter
Example sentence • The tittering crowd gathered around the comedian.
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