8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • His cringing smile made me uncomfortable.
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.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Example sentence • He found himself confronting his own prejudices after meeting people from different cultures.
12 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
Example sentence • Video conferencing has become an essential tool for remote teams to communicate.
16 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
Example sentence • The company uses teleconferencing as a cost-effective way to conduct meetings with international clients.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not shrinking from danger
Example sentence • He faced the critics with unflinching determination and refused to back down.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established
Example sentence • The imprinting process occurs shortly after birth.
7 2 verb v verb
• To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Example sentence • His constant unhinging of the door made it difficult for us to sleep at night.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
verb
• treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Example sentence • His affronting behavior towards his colleagues cost him his job.
11 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Her befriending of the new student made him feel welcomed.
8 2 noun n adjective
• relating to or located in the front
noun
• the side that is forward or prominent
verb
• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• burn superficially or lightly
Example sentence • She smelled the singeing of her hair as she reached for the burning candle.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
Example sentence • I need to do a quick rinsing of the paintbrushes before they dry.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• requiring full use of your abilities or resources
Example sentence • The math problem was challenging for the students.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• text handwritten in the style of printed matter
Example sentence • I work in the printing industry.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • The troops are entrenching themselves along the border.
10 3 verb v
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10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • She spent hours befringing her jacket with delicate lace trim.
9 3
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8 2 verb v verb
• To pull with a twitch; to pinch; to tweak.
Example sentence • My knee began twinging after the long run.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To move with great force or speed.
Example sentence • Stop your whinging and just do your work.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • There were conflicting reports about the accident.
8 2 noun n noun
• a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
Example sentence • I spread the frosting over the entire cake.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Example sentence • We need to create a new marketing strategy for this product.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • She looked at him with a wanting expression in her eyes.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a reflex response to sudden pain
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • He tried to scare me by flinching suddenly.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The hotel has rooms ranging from small singles to spacious suites.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
adjective satellite
• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
Example sentence • The harsh desert climate can be unforgiving to those who are unprepared.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of stigmatizing
Example sentence • Successful branding requires a strong and memorable logo.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He was diagnosed with contracting pneumonia.
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.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
Example sentence • The technician performed a grounding test on the equipment.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
Example sentence • I couldn't understand anything he was saying because he was ranting about politics.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to impart new life and vigor to
Example sentence • He booked a renewing massage at the spa.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
Example sentence • The cost of renting in this area has increased significantly.
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.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing great physical or mental suffering
Example sentence • The movie was a wrenching portrayal of grief and loss.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • The prancing horse won the horse race.
9 3 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
adjective satellite
• characteristic or suggestive of an institution especially in being uniform or dull or unimaginative
Example sentence • I found the book to be uninteresting and predictable.
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.
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.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • The referencing in this book is very thorough.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
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.
7 2 verb v noun
• a clear and certain mental apprehension
adjective satellite
• evidencing the possession of inside information
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.
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