9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a contorted facial expression
verb
• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Example sentence • He had a grimacing expression on his face as he opened the envelope.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• emerging to the surface and becoming apparent
Example sentence • The surfacing of new evidence led to the reopening of the case.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Example sentence • It was embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Example sentence • The harnessing power of the sun is a clean and sustainable energy source.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• persuasion of voters in a political campaign
Example sentence • The canvassing of the neighborhood was essential to gather information about the residents' opinions.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The purchasing of a new car can be a significant financial decision.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• showing possibility of achievement or excellence
Example sentence • She had a promising career ahead of her.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Example sentence • The practice of necklacing was commonly used as a means of punishment during the apartheid era in South Africa.
11 3 verb v noun
• a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
Example sentence • The coach focused on buttressing the team's weaknesses during training.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• broad in scope or content
Example sentence • The study conducted an encompassing analysis of the effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • She had a witnessing role in the play.
10 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The refocusing of our marketing strategy has led to increased sales.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• reappear on the surface
Example sentence • The resurfacing of the road has caused traffic delays.
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 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
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.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • She was accused of mistracing the source of the leak.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
verb
• give moral or emotional strength to
Example sentence • She found solacing words in the comforting arms of her mother.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To provide something with a terrace.
noun
• The formation of terraces.
Example sentence • The terracing of the hillside creates a series of steps for cultivation.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
Example sentence • She decided to pursue a career in nursing .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Example sentence • I need to focus on the finishing of this project.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• resulting in punishment
adjective satellite
• characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Example sentence • He received a punishing blow to the head during the boxing match.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The magician performed an astonishing trick that left the audience in awe.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She bought a matching hat and gloves.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
adverb
• in no respect; to no degree
Example sentence • I have nothing to do today.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
9 3 verb v noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
Example sentence • He was focussing hard on his studies.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
Example sentence • Her sneezing startled everyone in the room.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• a sudden or mysterious disappearance
Example sentence • The vanishing sun marked the end of the day.
11 4 verb v verb
• cause to come to know personally
Example sentence • The teacher will be introducing a new topic in today's class.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
verb
• search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Example sentence • The dog was nosing around in the bushes.
11 4 verb v Example sentence • We spent the evening reminiscing about our childhood adventures.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
Example sentence • The facing brick on the house is starting to crumble.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of engaging in contests of speed
Example sentence • Horse racing is a popular sport in many countries.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The advancing storm made it difficult to see.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • She uses enhancing filters on her social media photos.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The financing for the project was secured through a bank loan.
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 4 adjective adj Example sentence • That was an agonizing decision to make.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
Example sentence • The diminishing sunlight cast long shadows across the field.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • Stop patronizing me, I know what I'm doing.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
12 4 verb v verb
• be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
Example sentence • The company has a policy that strictly prohibits fraternizing between employees.
10 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • Her organizing skills are unmatched.
11 4 verb v verb
• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Example sentence • She had difficulty recognizing her own reflection in the mirror.
12 4 verb v noun
• the act of purchasing back something previously sold
verb
• buy what had previously been sold, lost, or given away
Example sentence • I am considering repurchasing the same car model.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• making or willing to make concessions
adjective satellite
• vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion
Example sentence • She was compromising her values by agreeing to the unethical deal.
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