9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in silence, lost in deep pondering .
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• travelling about without any clear destination
Example sentence • Her mind was filled with dreams and wanderings of far-off lands.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
verb
• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example sentence • He was accused of slandering his colleague with false statements.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• washing clothes and bed linens
Example sentence • Money laundering is a serious crime.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
adjective satellite
• gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires
Example sentence • She enjoyed a day of pampering at the spa.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of altering something secretly or improperly
Example sentence • She was accused of tampering evidence at the crime scene.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The hindering rainstorm caused the cancellation of the outdoor event.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • We followed a meandering path through the forest.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• spending resources lavishly and wastefully
Example sentence • His squandering of the family fortune left them penniless.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• hardening something by heat treatment
adjective satellite
• moderating by making more temperate
Example sentence • The tempering of steel involves heating it and then rapidly cooling it.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
Example sentence • The ordering of the books on the shelf made it easy to find the one I was looking for.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a movement into or inward
Example sentence • The entering students were given a warm welcome by their classmates.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of stealing valuable things from a place
adjective satellite
• given to taking by force what is desired
Example sentence • The plundering of the ancient treasure was an act of pure greed.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
Example sentence • The rendering of the play received rave reviews from the critics.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The thundering noise woke me up from my sleep.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • She spoke in a whispering voice, barely audible.
9 3 verb v noun
• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
verb
• prevent the progress or free movement of
Example sentence • She tried to finish her work, but constant interruptions were hampering her progress.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• shaking convulsively or violently
Example sentence • She felt a shuddering sensation as the roller coaster descended at high speed.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The foundering ship left the crew stranded on a deserted island.
9 3 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective satellite
• cleverly amusing in tone
Example sentence • The bantering between the friends was filled with humor and laughter.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
Example sentence • The centering spotlight focused on the main performer.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
Example sentence • The chattering of birds in the trees woke me up.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a natural object that covers or envelops
Example sentence • The painting was protected by a protective covering .
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• mentally or physically infirm with age
Example sentence • The old man walked down the street with a doddering gait.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
adjective satellite
• slow and laborious because of weight
Example sentence • The lumbering elephant made its way through the jungle.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I saw a numbering of birds on my morning walk.
8 3 noun n noun
• something offered (as a proposal or bid)
Example sentence • The store has a wide variety of offerings to choose from.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a rearrangement in a different order
Example sentence • The reordering of the shelves in the store was completed last night.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• fastening firmly together
Example sentence • The soldering on this circuit board is flawless.
9 3 noun n adjective satellite
• troubled by pain or loss
Example sentence • The suffering caused by poverty is heartbreaking.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the application of wallpaper
Example sentence • He went to the store to buy some papering for his art project.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• returning to health after illness or debility
Example sentence • She is a recovering alcoholic.
10 3 adjective adj noun
• an embarrassing mistake
verb
• commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
Example sentence • His blundering attempts at fixing the car only made the problem worse.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
verb
• walk with great difficulty
Example sentence • The floundering ship was taking on water.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• yield (to); give satisfaction to
Example sentence • The politician's pandering to the wealthy donors was evident in his campaign speeches.
9 3 verb v adjective
• given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
noun
• something that can be used as an official medium of payment
verb
• offer or present for acceptance
Example sentence • The company is tendering a contract to build a new office building.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the sterilization of an animal
Example sentence • She wore an altering dress that accentuated her curves.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • She is busy answering emails right now.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)
verb
• divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts
Example sentence • The issue of gerrymandering has been a topic of concern in recent election cycles.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• have amorous affairs; of men
Example sentence • He was known for his philandering ways, often seen with a different woman on his arm every night.
12 4 verb v verb
• give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
Example sentence • After a long battle, the army was forced into surrendering .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of harassing someone
Example sentence • His constant badgering of his classmates led to several complaints.
9 3 noun n noun
• a quarrel about petty points
Example sentence • The children were constantly bickering over who got to sit in the front seat.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The flickering candle created a cozy atmosphere in the room.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the motion made by flapping up and down
Example sentence • The fluttering wings of the butterfly caught my attention.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
Example sentence • The glittering stars adorned the night sky.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
Example sentence • The wedding invitation had beautiful lettering .
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
Example sentence • The scattering of leaves in the wind created a beautiful scene.
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