7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
Example sentence • The sensing of danger made her heart race.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• The act or process of restoring balance.
Example sentence • The rebalancing of the investment portfolio resulted in higher returns.
12 5 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • The experiencing of new cultures can be a life-changing experience.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
Example sentence • The sequencing of the human genome revolutionized scientific research.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• getting two things to correspond
Example sentence • I have been practicing balancing exercises for my yoga class.
10 3 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • The sentencing was postponed until further evidence could be presented.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
verb
• have and exert influence or effect
Example sentence • His influencing of the committee members was evident in their voting decisions.
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.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
verb
• cause to be quiet or not talk
Example sentence • The silencing of the protesters by the police was met with outrage.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • Social distancing is crucial to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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 .
13 4 verb v Example sentence • The marathon runner was outdistancing her competitors by a wide margin.
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, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing one to believe the truth of something
Example sentence • She gave a convincing argument for why she should be promoted.
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.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
Example sentence • The sending of thank you notes is becoming less common.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • The sounding of the alarm woke everyone up.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of increasing the density of something
Example sentence • The condensing process reduces the volume of gas.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The dispensing machine is broken.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The advancing storm made it difficult to see.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• marked by continuous change or effective action
Example sentence • The changing seasons bring a sense of renewal.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of singing in a monotonous tone
Example sentence • The chanting of the crowd filled the stadium.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • I enjoy watching fencing matches at the Olympics.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The financing for the project was secured through a bank loan.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• make known; make an announcement
Example sentence • The announcing speaker was interrupted by a sudden power outage.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • He published an article denouncing the government's corruption.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • She uses enhancing filters on her social media photos.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• throw a glance at; take a brief look at
Example sentence • She gave me a glancing blow as she walked past.
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 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something clean
adjective satellite
• cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
Example sentence • She uses a special cleansing lotion to remove her makeup.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
Example sentence • The launching of the space shuttle was a success.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of eating lunch
Example sentence • She is lunching with her colleagues today.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
Example sentence • The community was outraged after the brutal lynching of an innocent man.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing great physical or mental suffering
Example sentence • The movie was a wrenching portrayal of grief and loss.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• moving or going or growing upward
noun
• the act of changing location in an upward direction
Example sentence • The ascending trail led us to the mountaintop.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • All parties involved must be consenting adults.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• coming down or downward
Example sentence • The descending staircase led us down into the basement.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by resonance
Example sentence • The team achieved a resounding victory in the championship.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
Example sentence • The chef used a sharp knife for slicing the tomatoes.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time between occurrences of a repeating event
Example sentence • The spacing between the lines in this document is too narrow.
11 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• gradually intrusive without right or permission
Example sentence • The homeowner caught the teenagers trespassing on his property.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To charge a cost against an expense account; to bill something to the company for which one works.
Example sentence • The expensing of business meals is now limited to 50% of the cost.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon where the light from a distant object is bent by the gravity of a massive object.
7 2 noun n
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13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • She always has a condescending tone when talking to her employees.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capturing interest as if by a spell
Example sentence • The enchanting music filled the room.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• affectedly dainty or refined
Example sentence • He took small, mincing steps as he walked across the room.
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