9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
Example sentence • The perishing cold weather made it difficult to go outside.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• very lively and profitable
Example sentence • The garden is full of flourishing plants and flowers.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • She prepared a nourishing meal for her family.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
Example sentence • The publishing industry has undergone significant changes with the rise of digital platforms.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
Example sentence • She was relishing the victory of her favorite team.
14 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • His distinguishing feature was his piercing blue eyes.
13 4 verb
v
noun
• the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
Example sentence • The firefighter was successful in extinguishing the fire.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• complete destruction of a building
Example sentence • The demolishing fire reduced the house to ashes.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
Example sentence • After a thorough polishing , the silverware gleamed with a mirror-like shine.
13 4 verb
v
noun
• a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
Example sentence • She is relinquishing her claim to the title.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
Example sentence • The diminishing sunlight cast long shadows across the field.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She looked absolutely ravishing in that red dress.
9 3 adjective
adj
noun
• a sudden or mysterious disappearance
Example sentence • The vanishing sun marked the end of the day.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• imparting vitality and energy
Example sentence • The cold drink was refreshing on a hot summer day.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Example sentence • She gave me an admonishing look when I made a joke at the meeting.
7 2 verb, adverb
v, adv
noun
• a specific feeling of desire
Example sentence • I am wishing for a successful outcome.
8 2 adjective
adj
noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
Example sentence • I'm so cold, it's freezing outside.
11 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The magician performed an astonishing trick that left the audience in awe.
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.
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.
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 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• perform without preparation
Example sentence • The improvising in the play was exceptional.
10 4 verb
v
Example sentence • The government is considering abolishing the outdated law.
13 4 verb, noun
v, n
11 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• move or swing back and forth
Example sentence • The brandishing sword scared off the intruders.
12 4 verb
v
Example sentence • She enjoys embellishing her stories to make them more interesting.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • They began the project by establishing clear goals and objectives.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
Example sentence • She wore a lavishing gown to the red carpet event.
14 4 verb
v
verb
• bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
Example sentence • The company is reestablishing its global presence.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• fill something that had previously been emptied
Example sentence • She drank a glass of replenishing water.
11 3 adjective
adj
verb
• lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
Example sentence • The old house stood empty and languishing .
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• expel from a community or group
Example sentence • Her banishing words cut deep into his heart.
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.
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.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
Example sentence • Their phrasing of the question was confusing.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
Example sentence • They went fishing at the lake.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• be fond of; be attached to
Example sentence • She had a cherishing smile on her face as she looked at her newborn baby.
10 3 adjective
adj
noun
• extreme mental distress
verb
• suffer great pains or distress
Example sentence • She lay in an anguishing silence, waiting for the doctor's diagnosis.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
Example sentence • The antique furnishing in the living room adds a touch of elegance.
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.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
13 4 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The company had to restructure its nonperforming assets to improve its financial position.
12 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• rewording for the purpose of clarification
verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • The teacher emphasized the need for accurate paraphrasing in the assignment.
11 3 verb
v
verb
• praise somewhat dishonestly
Example sentence • She was blandishing the party guests with compliments
15 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• deprive (an established church) of its status
Example sentence • The disestablishing law did not receive enough support from the government.
14 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• A kind of fishing that uses electricity to stun the fish before they are caught, often used in scientific surveys so that the fish can be studied and returned to the water alive
Example sentence • After electrofishing , the scientists carefully release the captured fish back into the water.
10 3 verb
v
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10 3
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Example sentence • She was flemishing the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.
12 4 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The nonvanishing credit score was a sign of his responsible financial behavior.
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