9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extremely annoying or displeasing
Example sentence • Her constant tapping on the table was maddening .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
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.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • He is widening the road to accommodate more traffic.
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.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making something wider
Example sentence • It was important for him to engage in activities that would contribute to his broadening of knowledge.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The deadening of the sound in the room made it difficult to hold a conversation.
9 3 noun n noun
• abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
Example sentence • The hardening of the concrete took several hours.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something slightly wet
Example sentence • The dampening of the music was a deliberate choice to create a more soothing ambiance.
9 3 verb v noun
• a process of becoming deeper and more profound
adjective satellite
• accumulating and becoming more intense
Example sentence • He is deepening his understanding of the subject by studying it extensively.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• coming to full development; becoming mature
Example sentence • The ripening of the fruit can be seen by its bright color.
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.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example sentence • He received a threatening letter from an anonymous source.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something slightly wet
Example sentence • The moistening of the soil is necessary for plant growth.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • She tried wakening her sister by shaking her gently.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
noun
• (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
adjective satellite
• continually repeated over a period of time
Example sentence • She wore running shoes to the gym.
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 .
14 5 adjective adj adjective
• failing to inform or clarify
Example sentence • The speaker's remarks were unenlightening and left the audience confused.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not unfriendly or threatening
Example sentence • The small, fluffy kitten looked unthreatening as it curled up on the couch.
10 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The sharpening of the pencil was necessary before the drawing class.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an official prohibition or edict against something
Example sentence • The banning of smoking in public places has reduced the exposure to secondhand smoke.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • The sickening smell of rotting garbage filled the air.
13 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The strengthening of the economy has led to increased job opportunities.
9 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The reopening of the theater attracted a large audience.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
Example sentence • The planning for the wedding is going smoothly.
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.
9 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The sound of birds chirping outside my window was a gentle awakening .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• changing to a lighter color
Example sentence • She went to a beauty salon for teeth whitening treatment.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• made of or resembling brass (as in color or hardness)
adjective satellite
• unrestrained by convention or propriety
verb
• face with defiance or impudence
Example sentence • His brazening attitude was evident as he confidently walked into the meeting.
8 3 verb v verb
• dress up garishly and tastelessly
Example sentence • She was dizening herself in a beautiful gown for the party.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • The lioness was flehmening as she caught the scent of a nearby wildebeest.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The gladdening news brought smiles to everyone's faces.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He has been greatening his skills in photography by taking advanced classes.
9 3 verb v verb
• To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).
noun
• The act of one who harkens or listens.
Example sentence • The band's music has a harkening effect that reminds me of the 80s.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To make, or to become harsh; render hard and rough.
Example sentence • The harshening wind chilled us to the bone.
10 3 verb v verb
• listen; used mostly in the imperative
Example sentence • He was hearkening to the sound of the birds chirping outside.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To make or become hoarse.
Example sentence • His hoarsening voice indicated that he was catching a cold.
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9 3 verb v verb
• divide or connect with a hyphen
Example sentence • He is hyphening the compound word correctly.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To give birth to kittens.
noun
• The giving birth of kittens
Example sentence • She watched the kittening process with fascination.
8 3 verb v
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