9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • She is busy answering emails right now.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
Example sentence • She could hear the low muttering of voices coming from the next room.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason
Example sentence • He screamed in pain as the torturing heat burned his skin.
8 3 verb v verb
• cause injuries or bodily harm to
Example sentence • He was rushed to the hospital after injuring himself in the accident.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• showing scarcely suppressed anger
Example sentence • The smoldering embers crackled and glowed in the fireplace.
8 3 verb v noun
• problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
Example sentence • I've been figuring out how to solve this math problem.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• washing clothes and bed linens
Example sentence • Money laundering is a serious crime.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
Example sentence • The lecturing at the conference was very informative.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • I am picturing a beautiful sunset over the ocean.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
Example sentence • The rendering of the play received rave reviews from the critics.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a prominent attribute or aspect of something
Example sentence • The fashion show will be featuring renowned designers.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
verb
• help develop, help grow
Example sentence • She has a nurturing personality and is always there to provide support.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
Example sentence • The manufacturing of automobiles is a major industry in this region.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
Example sentence • The perjuring witness was caught lying under oath.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The foundering ship left the crew stranded on a deserted island.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • We followed a meandering path through the forest.
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• spending resources lavishly and wastefully
Example sentence • His squandering of the family fortune left them penniless.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• breaking of hard tissue such as bone
Example sentence • The fracturing of the rock caused a series of earthquakes.
9 3 verb v noun
• motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
verb
• show, express or direct through movement
Example sentence • He was gesturing wildly, trying to get their attention.
10 3 verb v noun
• loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
verb
• pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
11 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
Example sentence • The structuring of the project was carefully planned.
11 4 adjective adj verb
• mar or spoil the appearance of
Example sentence • She is undergoing surgery to correct a disfiguring scar on her face.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• fastening firmly together
Example sentence • The soldering on this circuit board is flawless.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
Example sentence • The chattering of birds in the trees woke me up.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a natural object that covers or envelops
Example sentence • The painting was protected by a protective covering .
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a movement into or inward
Example sentence • The entering students were given a warm welcome by their classmates.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a group of persons together in one place
Example sentence • The family reunion was a joyful gathering of relatives from near and far.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • The soft murmuring of the creek was a soothing sound.
8 3 noun n noun
• something offered (as a proposal or bid)
Example sentence • The store has a wide variety of offerings to choose from.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
Example sentence • The ordering of the books on the shelf made it easy to find the one I was looking for.
9 3 noun n adjective satellite
• troubled by pain or loss
Example sentence • The suffering caused by poverty is heartbreaking.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• travelling about without any clear destination
Example sentence • Her mind was filled with dreams and wanderings of far-off lands.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • She spoke in a whispering voice, barely audible.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it)
Example sentence • The monitoring of air quality is important for public health.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• returning to health after illness or debility
Example sentence • She is a recovering alcoholic.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events.
10 3 verb v noun
• a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
Example sentence • He is bolstering his argument with strong evidence.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a line that indicates a boundary
verb
• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
Example sentence • She lives in a small town bordering the mountains.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To act as a broker; to mediate in a sale or transaction.
noun
• The act of one who brokers; mediation.
Example sentence • He worked as a brokering for a multinational investment firm.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
verb
• be flustered; behave in a confused manner
Example sentence • She made a mistake in her presentation, which was quite flustering .
10 3 verb v adverb
• to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
adjective satellite
• more distant in especially degree
Example sentence • She is furthering her education by pursuing a master's degree.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
verb
• move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
Example sentence • The old man was teetering on the edge of the cliff.
8 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
verb
• articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Example sentence • He was charged with uttering false statements.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the sterilization of an animal
Example sentence • She wore an altering dress that accentuated her curves.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of harassing someone
Example sentence • His constant badgering of his classmates led to several complaints.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• when a plant is in a state of possessing one or multiple flowers and/or blooms
noun
• the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
Example sentence • The flowering plants in the garden are so beautiful.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of causing to become less
Example sentence • The lowering of interest rates may stimulate economic growth.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
Example sentence • The sweltering heat made it difficult to concentrate.
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