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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The beautiful landscape of the surrounding captivated me.
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, 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
• 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.
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.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
Example sentence • The sending of thank you notes is becoming less common.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • The magician's trick was truly astounding .
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• moving or going or growing upward
noun
• the act of changing location in an upward direction
Example sentence • The ascending trail led us to the mountaintop.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• coming down or downward
Example sentence • The descending staircase led us down into the basement.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The garden is abounding with colorful flowers.
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.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• that confounds or contradicts or confuses
Example sentence • The confounding puzzle left the researchers baffled.
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.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • She always has a condescending tone when talking to her employees.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a movement back from an impact
verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • He has improved his rebounding skills since joining the team.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of chewing noisily
Example sentence • He was chomping on a piece of gum.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The company is rescinding their job offer due to budget cuts.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
Example sentence • I need to do some sanding on this wooden table.
12 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• be greater in scope or size than some standard
Example sentence • The poet's words had a transcending effect on the audience.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
verb
• form into a rounded elevation
Example sentence • I love the look of mounding clouds in the sky.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
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.
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.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
Example sentence • The movie had a surprising ending .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• financial resources provided to make some project possible
Example sentence • The school received funding from the government for new textbooks.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an intermediate platform in a staircase
Example sentence • The plane made a smooth landing at the airport.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• distinguished from others in excellence
Example sentence • She received an outstanding grade on her report card.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the state of being asleep
adjective satellite
• lying with head on paws as if sleeping
Example sentence • I love sleeping in on weekends.
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.
13 4 noun n noun
• the cognitive condition of someone who understands
adjective satellite
• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
Example sentence • She has a deep understanding of the subject.
13 3 verb v noun
• the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system
Example sentence • She was backgrounding her research before writing the paper.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • Her intelligence and quick thinking were dumfounding to everyone around her.
13 3 noun n noun
• the execution of a program that preempts the use of the processing system
Example sentence • In this poem, the poet uses foregrounding to draw attention to the beauty of nature.
11 3 verb v verb
• put forward, as of an idea
Example sentence • He is constantly propounding new theories in the field of astrophysics.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To found again; to reestablish.
Example sentence • The refounding of the organization led to significant changes in its structure.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
Example sentence • We went camping in the mountains during our summer vacation.
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 v noun
• the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
Example sentence • The cat is jumping up and down on the bed.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• changing location rapidly
Example sentence • He was pulled over for speeding on the highway.
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.
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