10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing one to believe the truth of something
Example sentence • She gave a convincing argument for why she should be promoted.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• affectedly dainty or refined
Example sentence • He took small, mincing steps as he walked across the room.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the facial expression of sudden pain
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • She had a wincing expression on her face as she tasted the spicy sauce.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The advancing storm made it difficult to see.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • She uses enhancing filters on her social media photos.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • I enjoy watching fencing matches at the Olympics.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
Example sentence • I need to do a quick rinsing of the paintbrushes before they dry.
10 3 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • The sentencing was postponed until further evidence could be presented.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of increasing the density of something
Example sentence • The condensing process reduces the volume of gas.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing confusion or disorientation
Example sentence • The movie had a confusing plot that left the audience puzzled.
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 verb
• ensure observance of laws and rules
Example sentence • The enforcing officer made sure everyone followed the rules.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• that confounds or contradicts or confuses
Example sentence • The confounding puzzle left the researchers baffled.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• throw a glance at; take a brief look at
Example sentence • She gave me a glancing blow as she walked past.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • The prancing horse won the horse race.
8 3 verb v verb
• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Example sentence • She is infusing the tea with lavender to give it a unique flavor.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • Her evincing behavior showed that she was not interested in participating in the discussion.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Example sentence • Her inventing skills earned her a place in the Inventors Hall of Fame.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• bring back into existence
Example sentence • He is reinventing himself as a fashion designer.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
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.
9 3 adjective adj verb
• connect closely and often incriminatingly
Example sentence • I received an email involving a potential job opportunity.
11 4 verb v verb
• become normal or return to its normal state
Example sentence • She is working on normalizing the data before analyzing it.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The reinforcing steel bars are used in construction projects.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Example sentence • Her ability to solve complex math problems was dumbfounding .
12 5 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • The experiencing of new cultures can be a life-changing experience.
12 4
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6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of putting something in working order again
Example sentence • I need to do some fixing around the house.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• becoming greater or larger
Example sentence • The increasing temperature is causing the ice to melt faster.
13 4 noun n noun
• the cognitive condition of someone who understands
adjective satellite
• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
Example sentence • She has a deep understanding of the subject.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an announcement containing information about an event
verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • Her noticing of the small details is what makes her a great detective.
13 4 verb v verb
• surround so as to force to give up
Example sentence • He was accused of circumventing the law to benefit his own interests.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• getting two things to correspond
Example sentence • I have been practicing balancing exercises for my yoga class.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • All parties involved must be consenting adults.
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 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The financing for the project was secured through a bank loan.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• financial resources provided to make some project possible
Example sentence • The school received funding from the government for new textbooks.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
Example sentence • He made a lot of money through smart investing .
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
Example sentence • The community was outraged after the brutal lynching of an innocent man.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
Example sentence • The sensing of danger made her heart race.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a developmental process
Example sentence • The unfolding of the story kept me on the edge of my seat.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• make known; make an announcement
Example sentence • The announcing speaker was interrupted by a sudden power outage.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • He published an article denouncing the government's corruption.
7 2 verb v noun
• a powerful effect or influence
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • He was forcing the door open with all his strength.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
verb
• have and exert influence or effect
Example sentence • His influencing of the committee members was evident in their voting decisions.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a legal document giving official permission to do something
Example sentence • The licensing process can be complicated and time-consuming.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • The referencing in this book is very thorough.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something clean
adjective satellite
• cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
Example sentence • She uses a special cleansing lotion to remove her makeup.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
Example sentence • I'm so cold, it's freezing outside.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
Example sentence • The informing was unbiased and comprehensive.
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