8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The garden is abounding with colorful flowers.
10 3 verb v noun
• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
Example sentence • The professor spent the entire lecture expounding on the theory of relativity.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The beautiful landscape of the surrounding captivated me.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • The magician's trick was truly astounding .
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Example sentence • The founding of our country was a momentous event in history.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
Example sentence • The technician performed a grounding test on the equipment.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a line determining the limits of an area
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate
verb
• move forward by leaps and bounds
Example sentence • The bounding rabbit hopped through the field.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• that confounds or contradicts or confuses
Example sentence • The confounding puzzle left the researchers baffled.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • The sounding of the alarm woke everyone up.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by resonance
Example sentence • The team achieved a resounding victory in the championship.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
verb
• pursue or chase relentlessly
Example sentence • The relentless hounding of the paparazzi made her feel like she had no privacy.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
Example sentence • The rounding of numbers is a common mathematical concept.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Example sentence • The illegal dumping of hazardous waste is a serious environmental issue.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The dark clouds indicated an impending storm.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Please fill out the corresponding form for each item you wish to purchase.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• awaiting conclusion or confirmation
Example sentence • The court case is still pending .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
Example sentence • The banding on her wrist matched the pattern of her dress.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
Example sentence • The magician's performance was absolutely spellbinding .
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.
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 .
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of spending money for goods or services
Example sentence • She is expending all her energy on her new project.
12 4 noun n verb
• spend more than available of (a budget)
Example sentence • Her overspending habits were causing strain in her marriage.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause to break up or cease to function
Example sentence • The disbanding soldiers returned home.
9 3 verb
• be contingent upon (something that is elided)
Example sentence • I may be able to attend the party, depending on my work schedule.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• extend in one or more directions
Example sentence • The expanding universe is a subject of great interest to scientists.
11 3 verb v verb
• To spend more than some limit or than another entity.
Example sentence • The company is outspending its competitors in marketing campaigns.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• show a response or a reaction to something
Example sentence • She was praised for her quick responding skills during the emergency.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The suspending bridge swayed in the wind.
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.
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.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • Her ability to solve complex math problems was dumbfounding .
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The government implemented antidumping measures to protect the domestic steel industry.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Example sentence • The damping of the vibrations helped to stabilize the machine.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Example sentence • The building is made of brick and has several floors.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of giving a false appearance
Example sentence • She was pretending to be asleep when her mom entered the room.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of inflicting a wound
adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • He suffered a wounding defeat in the tournament.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
adjective satellite
• giving practical help to
Example sentence • The attending in the courtroom was asked to testify.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• used of a height or viewpoint
Example sentence • He had a commanding presence that made everyone notice him.
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 .
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Example sentence • The defending champion team won the match easily.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
Example sentence • He is a demanding boss who expects perfection from his employees.
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