9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Example sentence • I need to focus on the finishing of this project.
9 3 adjective
adj
noun
• a sudden or mysterious disappearance
Example sentence • The vanishing sun marked the end of the day.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Example sentence • She gave me an admonishing look when I made a joke at the meeting.
11 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The magician performed an astonishing trick that left the audience in awe.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
Example sentence • The publishing industry has undergone significant changes with the rise of digital platforms.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• resulting in punishment
adjective satellite
• characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Example sentence • He received a punishing blow to the head during the boxing match.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
Example sentence • The diminishing sunlight cast long shadows across the field.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• very lively and profitable
Example sentence • The garden is full of flourishing plants and flowers.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • She prepared a nourishing meal for her family.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
Example sentence • The antique furnishing in the living room adds a touch of elegance.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
Example sentence • The perishing cold weather made it difficult to go outside.
14 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • His distinguishing feature was his piercing blue eyes.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• expel from a community or group
Example sentence • Her banishing words cut deep into his heart.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The refinishing of the wooden furniture restored its original shine.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
verb
• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Example sentence • The tarnishing silverware lost its shine.
13 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The growing number of job losses is contributing to an impoverishing effect on the local economy.
14 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• The commercial developing and printing of photographs
Example sentence • She is working in a photofinishing lab.
11 3 verb
v
noun
• a minor short-term fight
Example sentence • The two soldiers were skirmishing in the woods.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• complete destruction of a building
Example sentence • The demolishing fire reduced the house to ashes.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
Example sentence • After a thorough polishing , the silverware gleamed with a mirror-like shine.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She looked absolutely ravishing in that red dress.
13 4 verb
v
noun
• a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
Example sentence • She is relinquishing her claim to the title.
12 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• making or willing to make concessions
adjective satellite
• vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion
Example sentence • She was compromising her values by agreeing to the unethical deal.
14 5 adjective
adj
Example sentence • He was known for his uncompromising stance on human rights.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• showing possibility of achievement or excellence
Example sentence • She had a promising career ahead of her.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
Example sentence • She was relishing the victory of her favorite team.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
Example sentence • The student's unpromising test scores raised concerns about his ability to succeed in college.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• be fond of; be attached to
Example sentence • She had a cherishing smile on her face as she looked at her newborn baby.
7 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
12 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of publishing again
Example sentence • The republishing of this book caused it to gain popularity once again.
12 4 verb
v
Example sentence • She enjoys embellishing her stories to make them more interesting.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
Example sentence • She wore a lavishing gown to the red carpet event.
10 4 verb
v
Example sentence • The government is considering abolishing the outdated law.
13 4 verb, noun
v, n
11 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• move or swing back and forth
Example sentence • The brandishing sword scared off the intruders.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • They began the project by establishing clear goals and objectives.
10 3 verb
v
Example sentence • He spent the weekend furbishing his old bicycle.
14 4 verb
v
verb
• bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
Example sentence • The company is reestablishing its global presence.
12 4 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• make brighter and prettier
Example sentence • The refurbishing of the old building took several months.
13 4 verb
v
noun
• the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
Example sentence • The firefighter was successful in extinguishing the fire.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
Example sentence • She decided to pursue a career in nursing .
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
Example sentence • The processing of the application will take up to 7 business days.
8 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
11 3 adjective
adj
verb
• lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
Example sentence • The old house stood empty and languishing .
9 3 verb
v
noun
• fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
Example sentence • She is producing a new documentary about climate change.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • She bought a matching hat and gloves.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
adverb
• in no respect; to no degree
Example sentence • I have nothing to do today.
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.
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.
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