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.
9 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • The examining doctor concluded that the patient had a broken bone.
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.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example sentence • He believes in disciplining his children firmly but lovingly.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of putting something in a certain place
adjective satellite
• causing to fall into line or into position
Example sentence • The positioning of the furniture in the room creates a cozy atmosphere.
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, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
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 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • The sickening smell of rotting garbage filled the air.
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.
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 noun
n
13 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of placing in a new position
Example sentence • The company is repositioning its brand to target a younger demographic.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the process of becoming softer
adjective satellite
• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
Example sentence • Regular application of lotion can help with the softening of rough skin.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The news of her passing was incredibly saddening .
6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
Example sentence • The mining industry plays a significant role in the country's economy.
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 .
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the cultivation of plants
Example sentence • I enjoy gardening in my free time.
10 3 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • The glistening snow covered the ground.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the message that is intended or expressed or signified
adjective satellite
• rich in significance or implication
Example sentence • She asked the meaning of the word.
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 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
verb
• convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
Example sentence • The siphoning of funds from the company's accounts left them in a dire financial situation.
9 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The sound of birds chirping outside my window was a gentle awakening .
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
14 5 adjective
adj
adjective
• not performing or able to perform its regular function
Example sentence • The malfunctioning car could not be driven.
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.
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.
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.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of taking a vacation
Example sentence • I am going on vacationing next week.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The weakening of the economy has led to many layoffs.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • He is widening the road to accommodate more traffic.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adjective satellite
• so extremely intense as to evoke screams
Example sentence • The screaming baby finally fell asleep.
10 3
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Example sentence • I love blondining my hair every summer.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• decree or designate beforehand
Example sentence • He believed that fate was destining him to become a great leader.
9 3 verb
v
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Example sentence • The fulmining storm caused massive destruction.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
10 4 verb
v
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Example sentence • He was javelining his opponents with his sharp wit.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The kalsomining of the walls gave the room a fresh and vibrant look.
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