10 3 noun n Example sentence • I bought a bag of fingerlings to make roasted potatoes for dinner.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
adjective satellite
• preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Example sentence • I lost all my savings due to my gambling addiction.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The rumbling of thunder filled the air.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
Example sentence • She stood before the crowd, trembling with fear.
10 3 noun n noun
• a child who is raised by foster parents
Example sentence • As a fosterling , she had been raised in a loving and supportive environment.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a becoming gradually less
adjective satellite
• gradually decreasing until little remains
Example sentence • The dwindling population of the endangered species is a cause for concern.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Example sentence • His fondling made her uncomfortable.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• containing or imposing condemnation or censure
Example sentence • The community issued a condemning statement about the violence.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
Example sentence • The puppy's playful behavior was endearing to everyone in the family.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• act of bringing about a desired result
Example sentence • The soothing music had an inducing effect, helping me fall asleep quickly.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
Example sentence • The police discovered a tunnel used for smuggling drugs across the border.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • His troubling behavior has everyone concerned.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of gathering something together
Example sentence • The assembling of the furniture took several hours.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her speech was so compelling that it convinced everyone to change their minds.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
Example sentence • The compiling of data for the annual report took several days.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• showing lack of skill or aptitude
Example sentence • He made a fumbling attempt to tie his shoelaces.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The sound of grumbling from the next room woke me up.
13 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups
Example sentence • The store's merchandising was so visually appealing that it attracted many customers.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I could hear a low mumbling coming from the next room.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
Example sentence • She took up tumbling classes to improve her flexibility.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• expose one's body to the sun
Example sentence • My favorite summer activity is sunbathing on the beach.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Example sentence • The campaigning for the mayoral election is in full swing.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an occurrence that results in things being united
Example sentence • The combining of ingredients creates a delicious soup.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of examining resemblances
Example sentence • The comparing websites offer detailed product reviews.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
Example sentence • The composing of a symphony requires great skill and creativity.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of removing the contents of something
Example sentence • After the party, there was an emptying of beer bottles and trash bags.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• impressive in size, manner, or appearance
Example sentence • The imposing mountain range loomed in the distance.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
8 3 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• express or state indirectly
Example sentence • She raised her eyebrow, implying disbelief.
8 2 noun n noun
• a person who works only for money
Example sentence • The wealthy landowner hired a group of hirelings to work on his estate.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
Example sentence • The dead fish is slowly decomposing in the sun.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a document giving an official instruction or command
Example sentence • The mandating authority issued a new regulation.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
Example sentence • They are competing for the gold medal.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
Example sentence • The bubbling hot water was perfect for making tea.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
Example sentence • He was a bumbling fool, always knocking things over and tripping on his own feet.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing awareness of your shortcomings
Example sentence • Winning the award was a humbling experience for me.
12 4 adjective adj Example sentence • He had a reputation for aggrandizing his own accomplishments.
6 2 verb
• To last, continue, endure.
preposition
• For all of a given time interval.
Example sentence • I always wear a hat during sunny days.
8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• pierce with a sharp stake or point
Example sentence • The medieval knight thrust his lance forward, impaling his opponent.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
Example sentence • The heavy rain was inundating the streets.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The movie was so boring that I fell asleep halfway through.
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, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The concert was the hottest happening of the year.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The impeding storm forced us to cancel our outdoor plans.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
Example sentence • I need you to complete the putting green before the golf tournament.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• capable of or involving speech or speaking
noun
• the utterance of intelligible speech
Example sentence • She gave a captivating speaking performance.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• fix or set securely or deeply
Example sentence • The embedding of the video made it easier to share on social media.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• violently angry and destructive behavior
verb
• act violently, recklessly, or destructively
Example sentence • The rampaging elephant caused chaos in the village.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a headlong rush of people on a common impulse
Example sentence • The stampeding elephants caused chaos in the village.
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