8 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Example sentence • It was embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
10 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The refocusing of our marketing strategy has led to increased sales.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To cause (a lens, or a beam of light or particles, etc.) to be out of focus.
Example sentence • I prefer using defocusing techniques in photography to create a dreamy effect.
8 3 verb v verb
• To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • He blamed his misfocusing on the distracting noise in the background.
12 5 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • Her overfocusing behavior is becoming a hindrance to her overall productivity.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• persuasion of voters in a political campaign
Example sentence • The canvassing of the neighborhood was essential to gather information about the residents' opinions.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • The dark clouds and thunder made for a menacing sky.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The purchasing of a new car can be a significant financial decision.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• emerging to the surface and becoming apparent
Example sentence • The surfacing of new evidence led to the reopening of the case.
11 4 verb v verb
• cause to come to know personally
Example sentence • The teacher will be introducing a new topic in today's class.
11 3 verb v noun
• a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
Example sentence • The coach focused on buttressing the team's weaknesses during training.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• growing together, fusing
Example sentence • The coalescing clouds signaled an approaching storm.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• broad in scope or content
Example sentence • The study conducted an encompassing analysis of the effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
9 3 verb v noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
Example sentence • He was focussing hard on his studies.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a contorted facial expression
verb
• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Example sentence • He had a grimacing expression on his face as he opened the envelope.
13 5 verb v Example sentence • The organization is working on reintroducing native plants to the depleted forest.
8 4 noun n verb
• To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
noun
• (graphics, sound recording) Distortion caused by a low sampling rate, such as a moiré effect or jaggies.
Example sentence • The phenomenon of aliasing can cause distortion in a sampled signal.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To place bias upon; to influence.
noun
• The process of adding a bias.
Example sentence • The researcher acknowledged the biasing in the data collection process.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The teacher was accused of biassing the test results by giving higher grades to certain students.
11 4 verb v verb
• To cause (a lens, or a beam of light or particles, etc.) to be out of focus.
10 4 verb v Example sentence • The smoke from the extinguished candle was evanescing into the air.
7 2 verb v noun
• an excited state of agitation
verb
• worry unnecessarily or excessively
Example sentence • Stop fussing over every little detail.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Example sentence • The harnessing power of the sun is a clean and sustainable energy source.
9 3 verb
• To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
10 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • I accused him of misbiasing the data to support his argument.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj
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12 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • The misfocussing of the camera resulted in blurry photographs.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • She was accused of mistracing the source of the leak.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Example sentence • The practice of necklacing was commonly used as a means of punishment during the apartheid era in South Africa.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The doctor was percussing the patient's chest to check for any abnormalities in the lungs.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
Example sentence • The scientists observed the porpoising of dolphins off the coast of California.
12 4 verb v
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Example sentence • He was prefocussing his camera before taking the picture.
12 4 verb v Example sentence • The conflict in the region is recrudescing after a period of relative peace.
11 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.
noun
• The act by which something is repurposed.
Example sentence • The repurposing of empty warehouses into trendy lofts has revitalized the neighborhood.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
verb
• give moral or emotional strength to
Example sentence • She found solacing words in the comforting arms of her mother.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To provide something with a terrace.
noun
• The formation of terraces.
Example sentence • The terracing of the hillside creates a series of steps for cultivation.
12 4 verb v verb
• remove the harness from
Example sentence • She started unharnessing the horses after a long day of riding.
10 3 verb v verb
• To free from a truss; to untie or unfasten
Example sentence • He began untrussing the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example sentence • I used to do waitressing at a local café.
15 5 Example sentence • She found the job interview to be disembarrassing and incredibly nerve-wracking.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • Her overfocussing on her career caused strain in her personal relationships.
13 5 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj
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Example sentence • The photoreducing capacity of a substance is influenced by its chemical structure.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n
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5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• containing or expressing accusation
Example sentence • He gave her an accusing look.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
Example sentence • The clown's antics were amusing to the children.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing confusion or disorientation
Example sentence • The movie had a confusing plot that left the audience puzzled.
8 3 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • She is refusing to eat her vegetables.
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