8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • The dark clouds and thunder made for a menacing sky.
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.
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.
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.
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
• 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 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The refocusing of our marketing strategy has led to increased sales.
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.
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.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• reappear on the surface
Example sentence • The resurfacing of the road has caused traffic delays.
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, 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.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
Example sentence • She picked up a pencil and began tracing the outline of the object.
9 3 verb v noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
Example sentence • He was focussing hard on his studies.
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.
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.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• remove completely from recognition or memory
Example sentence • The raindrops falling from the sky were effacing the graffiti on the wall.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the housing or outer covering of something
Example sentence • She carefully examined the plastic casing of the electronic device.
7 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• remove from memory or existence
Example sentence • I need a good erasing to clean this whiteboard.
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 Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
6 2 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I am losing my patience with your constant excuses.
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.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• growing together, fusing
Example sentence • The coalescing clouds signaled an approaching storm.
5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a point located with respect to surface features of some region
verb
• put into a certain place or abstract location
Example sentence • The placing of the furniture in the living room created a cozy atmosphere.
8 2 noun n noun
• the formal act of approving
Example sentence • Receiving a promotion at work was a true blessing for him.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of closing something
Example sentence • The closing of the deal took longer than expected.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• becoming greater or larger
Example sentence • The increasing temperature is causing the ice to melt faster.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • I am looking for my car keys.
9 3 verb v adjective satellite
• emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
Example sentence • The company is planning on releasing a new product next month.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To place bias upon; to influence.
noun
• The process of adding a bias.
Example sentence • The researcher acknowledged the biasing in the data collection process.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The teacher was accused of biassing the test results by giving higher grades to certain students.
8 3 verb v verb
• To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
9 3 verb
• To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The doctor was percussing the patient's chest to check for any abnormalities in the lungs.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
Example sentence • The scientists observed the porpoising of dolphins off the coast of California.
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