9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a reflex response to sudden pain
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • He tried to scare me by flinching suddenly.
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.
12 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
Example sentence • Video conferencing has become an essential tool for remote teams to communicate.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a painful or straitened circumstance
verb
• squeeze tightly between the fingers
Example sentence • She felt a sharp pinching sensation in her side.
16 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
Example sentence • The company uses teleconferencing as a cost-effective way to conduct meetings with international clients.
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.
17 7 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • We used videoconferencing to connect with our colleagues overseas.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
verb
• advance slowly, as if by inches
Example sentence • He was terrified as the inching snake moved closer to him.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • The troops are entrenching themselves along the border.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• go against, as of rules and laws
Example sentence • The company was sued for infringing on a competitor's patent.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
verb
• secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
Example sentence • She made a clinching argument that convinced everyone in the room.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing great physical or mental suffering
Example sentence • The movie was a wrenching portrayal of grief and loss.
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 .
11 4 verb v noun
• the act of giving special importance or significance to something
Example sentence • She was emphasizing the importance of teamwork in her speech.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
Example sentence • The quenching of a thirst is a very satisfying feeling.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • There were conflicting reports about the accident.
8 2 verb v noun
• lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
verb
• pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
Example sentence • The mechanic used a winching device to lift the car.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
Example sentence • The launching of the space shuttle was a success.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of eating lunch
Example sentence • She is lunching with her colleagues today.
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.
15 6 verb v verb
• place special or excessive emphasis on
Example sentence • She kept overemphasizing her achievements in order to impress the selection committee.
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.
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.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Example sentence • I need to focus on the finishing of this project.
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.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Example sentence • He found himself confronting his own prejudices after meeting people from different cultures.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The advancing storm made it difficult to see.
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.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The financing for the project was secured through a bank loan.
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.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
adjective satellite
• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
Example sentence • The harsh desert climate can be unforgiving to those who are unprepared.
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.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • She uses enhancing filters on her social media photos.
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.
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.
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.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • She works in advertising and spends her days creating catchy slogans.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Example sentence • It was embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• very lively and profitable
Example sentence • The garden is full of flourishing plants and flowers.
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 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of branching out or dividing into branches
Example sentence • The branching of the tree provided shade on hot summer days.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of making something completely wet
Example sentence • She got caught in a drenching rainstorm on her way home.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
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.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
Example sentence • He inherited the family ranching business.
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.
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