10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of making something tighter
Example sentence • The tightening of the screws is necessary to secure the shelf.
9 3 verb
v
Example sentence • The music in the stadium is loudening .
9 3 verb
v
Example sentence • She was tautening the rope before climbing up the mountain.
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• To prepare by cutting in this way.
Example sentence • She learned the art of julienning from a professional chef.
9 3 verb
v
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Example sentence • The farmer unpenning the gate to let the animals out.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• To have a strong desire for.
Example sentence • She had a yenning desire to travel the world.
12 4 verb
v
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Example sentence • The doctor attempted requickening the patient's heart after it stopped beating.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
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10 3
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7 2 noun
n
noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
Example sentence • I love going for a walk in the evening .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of hearing attentively
Example sentence • Her listening skills are excellent, she always understands what others are saying.
7 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an open or empty space in or between things
Example sentence • The opening of the party was attended by many guests.
13 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • The strengthening of the economy has led to increased job opportunities.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The weakening of the economy has led to many layoffs.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of making something slightly wet
Example sentence • The dampening of the music was a deliberate choice to create a more soothing ambiance.
9 3 verb
v
noun
• a process of becoming deeper and more profound
adjective satellite
• accumulating and becoming more intense
Example sentence • He is deepening his understanding of the subject by studying it extensively.
11 3 adjective
adj
noun
• the act of inspiring with fear
adjective satellite
• causing fear or dread or terror
Example sentence • The horror movie was frightening and kept me on the edge of my seat.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of prolonging something
Example sentence • The lengthening of the days signifies the approaching summer.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• coming to full development; becoming mature
Example sentence • The ripening of the fruit can be seen by its bright color.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the process of becoming softer
adjective satellite
• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
Example sentence • Regular application of lotion can help with the softening of rough skin.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • He received a threatening letter from an anonymous source.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • He's a great being who always helps others.
5 2 verb
v
verb
• take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
Example sentence • I will bring some cookies to the party.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• the act of drawing spatially closer to something
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • The coming storm is going to be intense.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• all things that are of importance to a person
Example sentence • I want to buy everything in that store.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
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.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • I forgot to bring my favorite thing to the party.
6 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
8 3 noun
n
noun
• Someone or something of importance.
pronoun
• Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; a thing of any kind; something or other.
adverb
• In any way, any extent or any degree.
Example sentence • I don't want to buy anything at the store today.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
9 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The sound of birds chirping outside my window was a gentle awakening .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• giving a Christian name at baptism
Example sentence • The christening of their first child was a joyous occasion.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• changing to a darker color
adjective satellite
• becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
Example sentence • The darkening of the sky signaled the approach of a storm.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
Example sentence • The deafening noise from the construction site kept me awake all night.
12 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
Example sentence • The lecture on climate change was enlightening and eye-opening.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
Example sentence • Eating chocolate cake is fattening .
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the cultivation of plants
Example sentence • I enjoy gardening in my free time.
10 3 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • The glistening snow covered the ground.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
Example sentence • The sudden lightening in the sky made everyone stop and stare.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
Example sentence • I need to buy some shortening for the cake recipe.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • The sickening smell of rotting garbage filled the air.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• changing to a lighter color
Example sentence • She went to a beauty salon for teeth whitening treatment.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • He is widening the road to accommodate more traffic.
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