9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Example sentence • She gave him an embracing hug when she saw him after a long time.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
Example sentence • The facing brick on the house is starting to crumble.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of engaging in contests of speed
Example sentence • Horse racing is a popular sport in many countries.
8 3 verb v verb
• mar or spoil the appearance of
Example sentence • He was charged with defacing public property by etching his initials on park benches.
10 3 verb v verb
• bring shame or dishonor upon
Example sentence • He was disgracing himself by getting into fights at the bar.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• remove completely from recognition or memory
Example sentence • The raindrops falling from the sky were effacing the graffiti on the wall.
10 3 verb v verb
• place (something) where one cannot find it again
Example sentence • After searching everywhere, I realized I had been misplacing my keys.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • She studied the retracing of her steps to find her lost keys.
6 2 noun n noun
• (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
Example sentence • He was nervous and couldn't stop his pacing .
7 2 noun n noun
• the time between occurrences of a repeating event
Example sentence • The spacing between the lines in this document is too narrow.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
Example sentence • She picked up a pencil and began tracing the outline of the object.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a point located with respect to surface features of some region
verb
• put into a certain place or abstract location
Example sentence • The placing of the furniture in the living room created a cozy atmosphere.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a structural member used to stiffen a framework
adjective satellite
• imparting vitality and energy
Example sentence • I took a bracing walk in the crisp autumn air.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
Example sentence • She admired the delicate lacing on her grandmother's wedding dress.
5 2 verb v verb
• (US) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.
Example sentence • She is acing her math test.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Example sentence • The displacing force of the explosion caused significant damage to the building.
9 3 verb v verb
• provide a new emplacement for guns
Example sentence • They were emplacing the security cameras around the perimeter.
7 2 verb v noun
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
verb
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • She was gracing the stage with her elegant dance moves.
9 3 adjective adj verb
• overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring
Example sentence • His outfacing demeanor projected confidence and strength.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
Example sentence • The interlacing pattern on the carpet was intricate and beautiful.
11 4 noun n verb
• To construct an interface for.
noun
• A layer of fabric inserted between other layers of a garment to provide stiffening
Example sentence • The interfacing between the two systems caused a lot of communication issues.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• used of conduct; characterized by dishonor
Example sentence • The debasing remarks made by the politician were widely criticized.
8 3 verb v verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
Example sentence • She was encasing the fragile glassware in bubble wrap to protect it during the move.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the typewriter key used for back spacing
verb
• hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
Example sentence • The backspacing of the typewriter was slow and inefficient.
10 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • I used boldfacing to highlight the important points in my presentation.
8 3 verb v
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8 3 verb v verb
• spin, wind, or twist together
Example sentence • The vines enlacing the old building gave it a mysterious and overgrown appearance.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • Her fingers deftly moved, inlacing the intricate patterns of the lacework.
6 2 verb v verb
• To hit someone or something with a mace.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The graphic designer had to fix the misspacing of the logo elements.
10 3
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Example sentence • The company is considering outplacing some of its employees to cut costs.
9 3 verb v verb
• To travel faster than another in a competitive event.
Example sentence • She was outracing her opponents in the final lap of the race.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
verb
• furnish with a preface or introduction
Example sentence • She started the presentation by prefacing the main points with a brief introduction.
8 3 verb v verb
• put a new facing on (a garment)
Example sentence • He is refacing the kitchen cabinets to give them a more modern look.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She was relacing her running shoes before going for a jog.
9 3 verb v
8 3 verb v Example sentence • She was unlacing her shoes after a long run.
12 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To place (things) spaced out between other things.
Example sentence • I am interspacing my study sessions with short breaks.
13 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The letterspacing in this document is too wide.
10 4 verb, noun v, n
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11 4 verb v
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Example sentence • After their bitter fight, they started reembracing and repairing their relationship.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the housing or outer covering of something
Example sentence • She carefully examined the plastic casing of the electronic device.
6 2 verb v noun
• installation from which a military force initiates operations
adjective satellite
• serving as or forming a base
verb
• use as a basis for; found on
Example sentence • He is basing his decision on the information provided.
7 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Example sentence • Her abasing behavior in front of her boss cost her the promotion.
9 3 verb v
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9 3 verb v verb
• To set (a gemstone etc.) into.
Example sentence • He was skilled in the art of enchasing precious stones into jewelry.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To purify a drug by crystallization.
Example sentence • The dangers of freebasing include the risk of fire and explosion.
8 3 verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
Example sentence • The prison is surrounded by a wall, incasing the inmates.
6 2 verb
• tear down so as to make flat with the ground
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