13 5 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• assume or act the character of
Example sentence • He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction
Example sentence • The coordinating committee is responsible for overseeing the event.
13 5 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
Example sentence • The factory was contaminating the nearby river with toxic chemicals.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
Example sentence • I am appreciating your effort in completing the project.
13 5 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause
Example sentence • She used subordinating conjunctions to connect the two independent clauses.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example sentence • The documentary about marine life was absolutely fascinating .
10 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• recover through digging
Example sentence • The archaeologists discovered several artifacts during the excavating .
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the activity of causing to have energy and be active
adjective satellite
• causing motion or action or change
Example sentence • She is activating the alarm system before leaving the office.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• (of a current) reversing direction
adjective satellite
• occurring by turns; first one and then the other
Example sentence • They marched in an alternating pattern, with one group in front and the other following behind.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• most powerful or important or influential
Example sentence • She has a dominating personality.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• discouraging by hindering
Example sentence • It's frustrating when my computer freezes and I lose all my work.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• joined together into a whole
verb
• to bring or combine together or with something else
Example sentence • The two companies are amalgamating to form a new conglomerate.
13 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• give to a charity or good cause
Example sentence • The donating of blood is a selfless act that saves lives.
11 4 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• bring to an end or halt
Example sentence • The terminating point of the race was the finish line.
9 4 verb v verb
• pass after the manner of urine
Example sentence • He was caught urinating in public and was issued a fine.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value
Example sentence • The house is in a depreciating condition and needs extensive repairs.
13 5 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
Example sentence • They had a very effective and communicating relationship.
14 5 adjective adj adjective
• showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
adjective satellite
• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentence • She has a discriminating taste in music.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
Example sentence • The illuminating lamp brightened up the room.
13 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
Example sentence • The DNA evidence found at the crime scene was highly incriminating .
11 5 verb v verb
• terminate, end, or take out
Example sentence • The coach is focused on eliminating mistakes in the team's performance.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• bring into intimate and incriminating connection
Example sentence • His implicating remarks suggested his involvement in the crime.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices
Example sentence • The infiltrating spy managed to gather valuable information.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example sentence • She used an abbreviating system to take notes faster.
13 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• get the meaning of something
Example sentence • She had a hard time comprehending the complex theory.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• impairing the strength and vitality
Example sentence • The chronic pain was so debilitating that she could barely walk.
12 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• discouraging through fear
Example sentence • He has an intimidating presence that makes people nervous.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • The crowd was anticipating the start of the concert.
11 4 verb v adjective satellite
• appointed but not yet installed in office
verb
• assign a name or title to
Example sentence • She is designating the new employee as team leader.
13 5 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
Example sentence • The interrogating of suspects is a key part of a criminal investigation.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• influence or control shrewdly or deviously
Example sentence • She has been accused of manipulating the data to support her own agenda.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The economy is stagnating due to a lack of investment.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• causing hostility or loss of friendliness
Example sentence • Her cold and distant demeanor was alienating to her coworkers.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The devastating earthquake destroyed the entire city.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • His constant tapping on the table was irritating everyone in the room.
9 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• involved in a kind of operation
adjective satellite
• being in effect or operation
Example sentence • The operating room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by resonance
Example sentence • The resonating sound of the bells filled the cathedral.
11 4 verb v verb
• To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.
Example sentence • She spent several days acclimating herself to the altitude before attempting to climb the mountain.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause to burst with a violent release of energy
Example sentence • The detonating bomb caused widespread panic.
9 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• proceed or issue forth, as from a source
Example sentence • The emanating light filled the room with a warm and cozy atmosphere.
11 4 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• divide or connect with a hyphen
Example sentence • She struggled with hyphenating long words.
9 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• reproduce someone's behavior or looks
Example sentence • She was imitating her favorite singer's dance moves.
10 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers
verb
• create laminate by bonding sheets of material with a bonding material
Example sentence • The laminating of the documents will protect them from damage.
10 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I will start marinating the chicken for tonight's dinner.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• damage or injure severely
Example sentence • He suffered from a mutilating injury to his leg that left him unable to walk.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• propose as a candidate for some honor
Example sentence • The union announced the nominating committee for the upcoming elections.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the product of percolation
verb
• permeate or penetrate gradually
Example sentence • The percolating rainwater created small puddles on the ground.
10 3 verb v adjective satellite
• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
Example sentence • He was protecting his sister from the bullies at school.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
verb
• acquire for oneself before others can do so
Example sentence • The preempting actions of the government saved many lives during the crisis.
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