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.
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 act of hearing attentively
Example sentence • Her listening skills are excellent, she always understands what others are saying.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
13 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • The strengthening of the economy has led to increased job opportunities.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the process of becoming softer
adjective satellite
• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
Example sentence • Regular application of lotion can help with the softening of rough skin.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
Example sentence • Baking powder is a common leavening agent used in recipes.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the process of showing signs of life
Example sentence • She felt a quickening in her pulse as the race began.
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.
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 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of prolonging something
Example sentence • The lengthening of the days signifies the approaching summer.
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
v, n
Example sentence • Regular exercise is important for the toughening of muscles.
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.
10 3 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • The glistening snow covered the ground.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • The sickening smell of rotting garbage filled the air.
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.
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.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• giving spirit and vivacity
Example sentence • Music has an enlivening effect on my mood.
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 .
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.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • He is widening the road to accommodate more traffic.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment
Example sentence • He has a good sense of conditioning and can endure long workouts.
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.
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