7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the capacity to attract and hold something
adjective satellite
• executed with proper legal authority
Example sentence • The binding on my book is falling apart.
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The nonbinding agreement allowed both parties to withdraw at any time.
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, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• movement that causes the formation of a curve
Example sentence • He noticed a slight bending in the metal rod.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
Example sentence • The team-building activities promoted bonding among the employees.
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, 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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The dark clouds indicated an impending storm.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • Please fill out the corresponding form for each item you wish to purchase.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• awaiting conclusion or confirmation
Example sentence • The court case is still pending .
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The garden is abounding with colorful flowers.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
Example sentence • The banding on her wrist matched the pattern of her dress.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
Example sentence • Despite his wife's pleas, John remained unbending in his decision to quit his job.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• arrange for sexual partners for others
Example sentence • He was arrested for being involved in pimping .
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.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of spending money for goods or services
Example sentence • She is expending all her energy on her new project.
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.
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.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The blinding sun made it difficult to see.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• material resulting from the process of grinding
Example sentence • She was grinding coffee beans to make a fresh cup of coffee.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of winding or twisting
adjective satellite
• marked by repeated turns and bends
Example sentence • The winding of the river creates a beautiful scenic view.
13 4 verb v noun
• someone who creates new things
verb
• plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
Example sentence • She is masterminding a plan to overthrow the government.
12 4 noun n verb
• spend more than available of (a budget)
Example sentence • Her overspending habits were causing strain in her marriage.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Example sentence • The spreading wildfire consumed several acres of forest.
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.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause to break up or cease to function
Example sentence • The disbanding soldiers returned home.
10 3 verb v verb
• indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Example sentence • The dark clouds portending a storm.
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.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• get the meaning of something
Example sentence • The apprehending officer struggled to detain the suspect.
11 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Her befriending of the new student made him feel welcomed.
9 3 verb
• be contingent upon (something that is elided)
Example sentence • I may be able to attend the party, depending on my work schedule.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• extend in one or more directions
Example sentence • The expanding universe is a subject of great interest to scientists.
11 3 verb v verb
• To spend more than some limit or than another entity.
Example sentence • The company is outspending its competitors in marketing campaigns.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• show a response or a reaction to something
Example sentence • She was praised for her quick responding skills during the emergency.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The suspending bridge swayed in the wind.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Example sentence • The damping of the vibrations helped to stabilize the machine.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Example sentence • The building is made of brick and has several floors.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The government implemented antidumping measures to protect the domestic steel industry.
7 2 verb v noun
• that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
verb
• be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
Example sentence • I am minding my own business.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• reverse the winding or twisting of
Example sentence • I enjoy unwinding after a long day at work.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
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 .
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