9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the cultivation of plants
Example sentence • I enjoy gardening in my free time.
9 3 noun n noun
• abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • The hardening of the concrete took several hours.
10 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The sharpening of the pencil was necessary before the drawing class.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
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.
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.
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.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • He is widening the road to accommodate more traffic.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
Example sentence • She experienced food poisoning after eating the contaminated seafood.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her heartening smile reassured me that everything would be alright.
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.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making something wider
Example sentence • It was important for him to engage in activities that would contribute to his broadening of knowledge.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The deadening of the sound in the room made it difficult to hold a conversation.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• destructive of morale and self-reliance
Example sentence • It is disheartening to see the team lose again.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extremely annoying or displeasing
Example sentence • Her constant tapping on the table was maddening .
10 4 verb v noun
• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
Example sentence • She is abandoning her old habits and adopting new ones.
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.
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 noun n noun
• thinking that is coherent and logical
adjective satellite
• endowed with the capacity to reason
Example sentence • His reasoning behind the decision was unclear.
9 3 noun n noun
• problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
Example sentence • The final reckoning will determine who wins the competition.
9 3 noun n noun
• something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
Example sentence • I added some seasoning to the soup for extra flavor.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
Example sentence • He was summoning his courage to ask her out.
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
• a request for information
adjective satellite
• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
Example sentence • Her constant questioning was starting to annoy her friends.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • He received a threatening letter from an anonymous source.
9 3 noun n
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up.
Example sentence • She wore a smartening dress to the party.
12 4 noun n noun
• a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment
Example sentence • He has a good sense of conditioning and can endure long workouts.
9 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • My imagining of a tropical paradise involves white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To deprive of parents (used almost exclusively in the passive)
Example sentence • The orphaning of children is a heartbreaking social issue.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The news of her passing was incredibly saddening .
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The dawning of a new day brought a sense of hope.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
Example sentence • The apportioning of funds to different departments is a complex task.
9 3 verb v verb
• order by virtue of superior authority; decree
Example sentence • The bishop will be ordaining new priests next week.
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 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.
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 .
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.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • During World War II, rationing was implemented in many countries to ensure equal distribution of food and supplies.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • The sickening smell of rotting garbage filled the air.
13 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The strengthening of the economy has led to increased job opportunities.
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, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The weakening of the economy has led to many layoffs.
9 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The reopening of the theater attracted a large audience.
9 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The sound of birds chirping outside my window was a gentle awakening .
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having the power or quality of deciding
Example sentence • The determining factor in her decision was the financial implications.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
Example sentence • The lecture on climate change was enlightening and eye-opening.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• performing or able to perform its regular function
noun
• process or manner of functioning or operating
Example sentence • The computer is not functioning properly.
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