11 3 verb, noun v, n adjective
• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
Example sentence • I'm tired of all the complaining .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something that has been pruned off of a plant
Example sentence • The gardener used pruning to remove dead branches from the rosebush.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• weak and likely to lose consciousness
Example sentence • She looked beautiful in her swooning dress.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Example sentence • The planning for the wedding is going smoothly.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency
Example sentence • I need to do some tuning on my guitar before the concert.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
Example sentence • She pursued a career in computing science.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• getting higher or more vigorous
Example sentence • She is taking a course for improving her writing skills.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She loves ballooning and often takes part in hot air balloon rides.
10 3 verb v adjective satellite
• acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
Example sentence • She is completing the puzzle.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• singing in a soft low tone
Example sentence • The crooning of the singer filled the concert hall with a sense of nostalgia.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The dark clouds indicated an impending storm.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
Example sentence • The importing of goods from overseas has increased due to globalization.
9 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • My imagining of a tropical paradise involves white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
8 3 verb v adjective satellite
• following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
Example sentence • She is pursuing a career in medicine.
12 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• occurring with or following as a consequence
Example sentence • The accompanying music added to the overall experience of the movie.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
adjective satellite
• expletives used informally as intensifiers
verb
• put or pin the blame on
Example sentence • Her constant blaming only fuels the conflicts in the family.
11 4 verb v noun
• someone who has won first place in a competition
adjective satellite
• holding first place in a contest
verb
• protect or fight for as a champion
Example sentence • She dedicated her life to championing human rights.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of drawing spatially closer to something
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • The coming storm is going to be intense.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the organic process of bearing flowers
Example sentence • The blooming flowers filled the garden with vibrant colors.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
Example sentence • The browning of the leaves indicates that autumn is approaching.
9 3 noun n noun
• retreating to the seclusion of your home (as for privacy or escape)
Example sentence • She enjoys cocooning herself in a cozy blanket while watching movies.
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.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • I am compressing the files to make them easier to send via email.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the transmission of information
Example sentence • The imparting of knowledge is essential for education.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the physical coming together of two or more things
Example sentence • The impinging waves caused the boat to rock back and forth.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She had an imploring look in her eyes as she begged for help.
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.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • I am looking forward to the upcoming vacation.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The imploding economy has left many people unemployed.
9 3 verb v noun
• the smallest administrative district of several European countries
verb
• communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
Example sentence • She spent the weekend communing with nature in the mountains.
9 3 noun n noun
• the event consisting of the start of something
Example sentence • The beginning of the book was captivating.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The bowl was brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables.
7 2 noun n noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
Example sentence • I love going for a walk in the evening .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
Example sentence • The informing was unbiased and comprehensive.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of hearing attentively
Example sentence • Her listening skills are excellent, she always understands what others are saying.
7 2 noun n noun
• the message that is intended or expressed or signified
adjective satellite
• rich in significance or implication
Example sentence • She asked the meaning of the word.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an open or empty space in or between things
Example sentence • The opening of the party was attended by many guests.
8 2 noun n noun
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
Example sentence • The painting on the wall was a beautiful landscape.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
noun
• (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
adjective satellite
• continually repeated over a period of time
Example sentence • She wore running shoes to the gym.
8 2 noun n noun
• activity leading to skilled behavior
Example sentence • She completed her training and became a certified nurse.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
Example sentence • He made a turning motion with his hands.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • She is expecting a baby in a few months.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The politician was lambasting his opponent during the debate.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of breaking something
Example sentence • The breaking news spread like wildfire.
9 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination
noun
• the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Example sentence • Deep breathing can help reduce stress and anxiety.
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