8 2 verb v noun
• light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
adjective satellite
• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
verb
• make neat, smart, or trim
Example sentence • She is sprucing up her apartment before the guests arrive.
7 2 noun n noun
• the evaluation of something in terms of its price
Example sentence • The pricing for the new product is still being determined.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
Example sentence • DNA splicing is a technique used in genetic engineering.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• The changing of a price.
Example sentence • The repricing of the products led to increased sales.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • The overpricing of luxury goods can sometimes deter buyers.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Example sentence • She was known for her expressing of emotions through dance.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing surprise or wonder or amazement
Example sentence • The sudden rain was surprising .
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Example sentence • The spreading wildfire consumed several acres of forest.
9 2 adjective adj noun
• an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
adjective satellite
• spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
Example sentence • The sprawling city is filled with skyscrapers and busy streets.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring
verb
• move forward by leaps and bounds
Example sentence • The springing flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
adjective satellite
• compelling immediate action
Example sentence • The pressing issue of climate change needs immediate attention.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
Example sentence • The sprouting leaves signaled the arrival of spring.
11 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the event of one object coming closer to another
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • He saw an approaching storm and quickly ran indoors.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a harsh noise made by scraping
Example sentence • I heard a scratching sound coming from the attic.
10 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Example sentence • I heard a screeching noise coming from the car accident.
8 3 noun n noun
• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Example sentence • The uprising in the capital lasted for several days.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
9 2 verb v noun
• a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
verb
• twist suddenly so as to sprain
Example sentence • Be careful not to twist your wrist while lifting weights, as you may end up spraining it.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The distressing news about the accident spread quickly.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• full of or giving praise
Example sentence • She received a praising letter from her boss for her hard work.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Example sentence • His passionate preaching moved the entire congregation.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
Example sentence • The sound of splashing water was soothing to my ears.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• reading superficially or at random
Example sentence • I spend hours browsing the internet for interesting articles.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• causing mental or emotional injury
Example sentence • She had multiple bruising on her arms after the accident.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of brushing your teeth
Example sentence • I need to buy a new brushing for my hair.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
Example sentence • She is an enterprising entrepreneur who started her own business.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The dispensing machine is broken.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Example sentence • The displacing force of the explosion caused significant damage to the building.
10 3 verb v verb
• place (something) where one cannot find it again
Example sentence • After searching everywhere, I realized I had been misplacing my keys.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • I am compressing the files to make them easier to send via email.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
10 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• act of expanding by lengthening or widening
Example sentence • Her morning routine includes stretching to warm up her muscles.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The book is comprising several chapters.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
Example sentence • The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the formation of frost or ice on a surface
Example sentence • The cake was beautifully decorated with pink icing .
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.
12 4 noun n verb
• sell at artificially low prices
Example sentence • The underpricing of products can attract more customers.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• exercising or involving careful evaluations
Example sentence • She gave an appraising look at the painting before offering her opinion.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a structural member used to stiffen a framework
adjective satellite
• imparting vitality and energy
Example sentence • I took a bracing walk in the crisp autumn air.
9 2 verb v noun
• the act of gripping and pressing firmly
Example sentence • She was squeezing the lemon to get the juice out.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • She is expecting a baby in a few months.
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.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
Example sentence • She is bringing her dog to the park.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• so extremely intense as to evoke screams
Example sentence • The screaming baby finally fell asleep.
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.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example sentence • The government is oppressing its citizens by limiting their freedom of speech.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • The suppressing heat made it difficult to breathe.
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