8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of spending or disbursing money
Example sentence • Her excessive spending on clothes has resulted in a lot of debt.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• extend in scope or range or area
Example sentence • The extending bridge allows boats to pass through.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of spending money for goods or services
Example sentence • She is expending all her energy on her new project.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
adjective satellite
• giving practical help to
Example sentence • The attending in the courtroom was asked to testify.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Example sentence • The defending champion team won the match easily.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
Example sentence • The movie had a surprising ending .
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• coming down or downward
Example sentence • The descending staircase led us down into the basement.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
Example sentence • He works for a lending institution that specializes in car loans.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
Example sentence • She has a natural tending towards music.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• movement that causes the formation of a curve
Example sentence • He noticed a slight bending in the metal rod.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of blending components together thoroughly
Example sentence • The blending of different spices creates a unique flavor in the dish.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The dark clouds indicated an impending storm.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• offending against or breaking a law or rule
Example sentence • The offending vehicle was parked in a no-parking zone.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• continuing forever or indefinitely
Example sentence • The unending rain made the roads impassable.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of selling goods for a living
Example sentence • The vending machine in the office is always fully stocked.
9 3 verb
• be contingent upon (something that is elided)
Example sentence • I may be able to attend the party, depending on my work schedule.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The suspending bridge swayed in the wind.
12 4 noun n verb
• spend more than available of (a budget)
Example sentence • Her overspending habits were causing strain in her marriage.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Example sentence • The rending sound of a thunderstorm filled the air.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
Example sentence • Despite his wife's pleas, John remained unbending in his decision to quit his job.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• spend time badly or unwisely
Example sentence • The politician was accused of misspending public funds.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• direct one's course or way
Example sentence • We were wending our way through the narrow streets of the old town.
11 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Her befriending of the new student made him feel welcomed.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of giving a false appearance
Example sentence • She was pretending to be asleep when her mom entered the room.
11 3 verb v verb
• To spend more than some limit or than another entity.
Example sentence • The company is outspending its competitors in marketing campaigns.
10 3 verb v verb
• indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Example sentence • The dark clouds portending a storm.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• get the meaning of something
Example sentence • The apprehending officer struggled to detain the suspect.
9 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The bank is relending the money to provide capital for small businesses.
12 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• be greater in scope or size than some standard
Example sentence • The poet's words had a transcending effect on the audience.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a general direction in which something tends to move
verb
• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example sentence • The new Samsung phone is trending on social media.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• distinguished from others in excellence
Example sentence • She received an outstanding grade on her report card.
13 4 noun n noun
• the cognitive condition of someone who understands
adjective satellite
• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
Example sentence • She has a deep understanding of the subject.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The beautiful landscape of the surrounding captivated me.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• garments that must be repaired
Example sentence • He spent the afternoon doing some mending .
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He was amending his essay to correct the punctuation errors.
15 4 adverb
• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example sentence • She decided to continue studying notwithstanding the difficulty of the subject.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• awaiting conclusion or confirmation
Example sentence • The court case is still pending .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • The magician's trick was truly astounding .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• meriting respect or esteem
Example sentence • He is known in the community as an upstanding citizen.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Please fill out the corresponding form for each item you wish to purchase.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The students received commending remarks on their exceptional performance.
10 3 verb v noun
• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
Example sentence • The professor spent the entire lecture expounding on the theory of relativity.
12 3 verb
• resist or confront with resistance
Example sentence • Despite the strong winds, the tree is still withstanding .
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
Example sentence • The sculpture is a freestanding piece of art.
13 3 noun n noun
• the audience at a stadium or racetrack
verb
• perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause
Example sentence • The politician's grandstanding during the speech was obvious to everyone.
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