9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• travelling about without any clear destination
Example sentence • Her mind was filled with dreams and wanderings of far-off lands.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• when a plant is in a state of possessing one or multiple flowers and/or blooms
noun
• the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
Example sentence • The flowering plants in the garden are so beautiful.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The thundering noise woke me up from my sleep.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a group of persons together in one place
Example sentence • The family reunion was a joyful gathering of relatives from near and far.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
adjective satellite
• slow and laborious because of weight
Example sentence • The lumbering elephant made its way through the jungle.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I saw a numbering of birds on my morning walk.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tending to make sober or more serious
Example sentence • The movie depicted a sobering reality of war.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
adjective satellite
• becoming gradually narrower
Example sentence • He is tapering off his medication under the doctor's supervision.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
Example sentence • The neighboring houses all have similar architecture.
12 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.
Example sentence • The neighbouring countries share a common border.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
Example sentence • The ordering of the books on the shelf made it easy to find the one I was looking for.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of subjecting to strong attack
Example sentence • The storm caused a heavy battering on the coastline.
8 3 noun n noun
• providing food and services
Example sentence • The catering company provided delicious food for the wedding.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• showing or representing to advantage
adjective satellite
• obsequiously complimentary
Example sentence • She received many flattering compliments on her new dress.
9 3 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
Example sentence • The hammering of the construction workers could be heard from miles away.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
Example sentence • We could hear the hollering from the football stadium.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She had a lingering cough after recovering from the flu.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
Example sentence • Her mastering of the subject matter impressed the professor.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her voice was quivering with emotion.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
adjective satellite
• seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
Example sentence • The shattering news left everyone in shock.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
Example sentence • The sweltering heat made it difficult to concentrate.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • She spoke in a whispering voice, barely audible.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• yield (to); give satisfaction to
Example sentence • The politician's pandering to the wealthy donors was evident in his campaign speeches.
9 3 verb v adjective
• given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
noun
• something that can be used as an official medium of payment
verb
• offer or present for acceptance
Example sentence • The company is tendering a contract to build a new office building.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • The soft murmuring of the creek was a soothing sound.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)
verb
• divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts
Example sentence • The issue of gerrymandering has been a topic of concern in recent election cycles.
10 3 verb v noun
• rushing about hastily in an undignified way
verb
• to move about or proceed hurriedly
Example sentence • The children were scampering around the playground.
12 4 verb v verb
• give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
Example sentence • After a long battle, the army was forced into surrendering .
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
Example sentence • The whimpering puppy hid under the bed.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• doing arduous or unpleasant work
Example sentence • He had a laboring job that required him to lift heavy objects.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• washing clothes and bed linens
Example sentence • Money laundering is a serious crime.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of stealing valuable things from a place
adjective satellite
• given to taking by force what is desired
Example sentence • The plundering of the ancient treasure was an act of pure greed.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in silence, lost in deep pondering .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
Example sentence • The rendering of the play received rave reviews from the critics.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• shaking convulsively or violently
Example sentence • She felt a shuddering sensation as the roller coaster descended at high speed.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• showing scarcely suppressed anger
Example sentence • The smoldering embers crackled and glowed in the fireplace.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of imposing height; especially standing out above others
Example sentence • The towering trees blocked out the sunlight.
12 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• separate the limbs from the body
Example sentence • The police found evidence of dismembering in the suspect's basement.
12 4 verb v Example sentence • The number of students outnumbering the available seats in the classroom caused a problem.
9 3 verb v adjective
• changing for the better
Example sentence • She is bettering her skills in painting by taking art classes.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
Example sentence • The bird's feathers had a beautiful feathering pattern.
10 3 adjective adj noun
• a slight suggestion or vague understanding
Example sentence • The glimmering stars illuminated the night sky.
9 3 noun n noun
• a yearning for something or to do something
Example sentence • I have a hankering for some ice cream.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sterilization of an animal
Example sentence • The veterinarian explained the benefits of neutering , including preventing certain health problems.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
adjective satellite
• gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires
Example sentence • She enjoyed a day of pampering at the spa.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
Example sentence • Her quavering voice betrayed her nervousness.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
Example sentence • The simmering pot of soup smelled delicious.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of chipping something
Example sentence • He got a splintering in his finger from the wooden table.
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