8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a geometric element that has position but no extension
verb
• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Example sentence • She held out a pointing finger to show me the direction.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
Example sentence • The anointing of the sick is a sacrament in Catholicism.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The movie was disappointing because the plot was weak.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The dark clouds indicated an impending storm.
12 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• occurring with or following as a consequence
Example sentence • The accompanying music added to the overall experience of the movie.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having no elements in common
verb
• part; cease or break association with
Example sentence • The disjointing pieces of the puzzle made it hard to solve.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of combining things to form a new whole
Example sentence • The compounding of interest can greatly increase the amount of money you save.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the physical coming together of two or more things
Example sentence • The impinging waves caused the boat to rock back and forth.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Example sentence • The impounding of the vehicle was necessary due to the lack of proper registration.
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.
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The nonbinding agreement allowed both parties to withdraw at any time.
8 2 noun n noun
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
Example sentence • The painting on the wall was a beautiful landscape.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• create and charge with a task or function
11 3 verb, noun v, n adjective
• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
Example sentence • I'm tired of all the complaining .
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• breathing heavily (as after exertion)
Example sentence • The panting dog was desperately looking for water after running in the hot sun.
8 2 verb v noun
• (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
adjective satellite
• affecting or involving two or more
Example sentence • The plumber is jointing the pipes together.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • His unjointing shoulder injury left him unable to play in the game.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing one to believe the truth of something
Example sentence • She gave a convincing argument for why she should be promoted.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
10 3 verb v adjective satellite
• acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
Example sentence • She is completing the puzzle.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
Example sentence • She pursued a career in computing science.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
Example sentence • The importing of goods from overseas has increased due to globalization.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
verb
• operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
Example sentence • The pumping bass made the club feel alive.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • All parties involved must be consenting adults.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capturing interest as if by a spell
Example sentence • The enchanting music filled the room.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• getting higher or more vigorous
Example sentence • She is taking a course for improving her writing skills.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • She uses enhancing filters on her social media photos.
10 3 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • The sentencing was postponed until further evidence could be presented.
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.
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.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the capacity to attract and hold something
adjective satellite
• executed with proper legal authority
Example sentence • The binding on my book is falling apart.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
Example sentence • The team-building activities promoted bonding among the employees.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Please fill out the corresponding form for each item you wish to purchase.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the transmission of information
Example sentence • The imparting of knowledge is essential for education.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • She is expecting a baby in a few months.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• arrange for sexual partners for others
Example sentence • He was arrested for being involved in pimping .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• awaiting conclusion or confirmation
Example sentence • The court case is still pending .
14 4 noun n noun
• the imputation of blame
Example sentence • There was a lot of fingerpointing after the project failed.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • I am compressing the files to make them easier to send via email.
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 noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She had an imploring look in her eyes as she begged for help.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of mating closely related individuals
Example sentence • The royal family practiced inbreeding to maintain their bloodline.
7 2 verb v noun
• a clear and certain mental apprehension
adjective satellite
• evidencing the possession of inside information
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Example sentence • The planning for the wedding is going smoothly.
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.
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