10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of gathering something together
Example sentence • Coin collecting is a popular pastime for many numismatists.
9 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
Example sentence • I have always dreamed of a career in directing movies.
10 3 verb v adjective satellite
• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
Example sentence • He was protecting his sister from the bullies at school.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The affecting story brought tears to my eyes.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
Example sentence • The projecting beams of the old house gave it a unique charm.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• causing reflection or having a device that reflects
Example sentence • The reflecting surface of the lake shimmered in the sunlight.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • She is expecting a baby in a few months.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
Example sentence • The detecting device quickly identified the source of the signal.
12 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The unsuspecting victim walked right into the trap.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• lack of attention and due care
verb
• leave undone or leave out
Example sentence • She was warned about the neglecting behavior of her employees.
10 3 verb v noun
• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
verb
• regard highly; think much of
Example sentence • The company has a strict policy regarding respecting diversity and inclusion.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • He spent hours selecting the perfect tie for the job interview.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of building or putting up
Example sentence • They are erecting a new building in the city center.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• crossed or intersected in the form of an X
Example sentence • The intersecting lines formed a perfect right angle.
13 4 adjective adj adjective
• not capable of physical reflection
Example sentence • The nonreflecting coating on the mirror made it perfect for a dressing room.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The movie was unaffecting and failed to elicit any emotional response from the audience.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• To transport (something) by advection.
Example sentence • The advecting wind carried the smoke from the nearby forest fire.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cut in half or cut in two
Example sentence • The bisecting line divides the rectangle into two equal parts.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an imperfection in a bodily system
verb
• desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Example sentence • The defecting soldier was captured and returned to his unit.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Example sentence • He was deflecting the questions during the press conference.
9 3 adjective adj verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • Losing the race was dejecting for him.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To not select; to rule out of selection.
Example sentence • I am deselecting all the items in the shopping cart.
12 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
Example sentence • His constant criticism of the company's policies was disaffecting the other employees.
13 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding)
verb
• pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
Example sentence • He had a disconnecting experience with his family.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
Example sentence • She wore gloves while cleaning the house with disinfecting wipes.
10 3 verb v
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13 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an expression of lack of respect
verb
• show a lack of respect for
Example sentence • She was punished for disrespecting the teacher.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The dissecting microscope was used to examine the tiny organisms.
9 3 verb v noun
• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example sentence • The new law is effecting significant changes in the education system.
8 3 verb v verb
• put out or expel from a place
Example sentence • The pilot is ejecting from the aircraft.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exclusive group of people
verb
• select by a vote for an office or membership
Example sentence • The electing committee carefully evaluated all the candidates before making their decision.
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Example sentence • The surgeon performed an exsecting procedure to remove the tumor.
12 4 verb v verb
• bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image
Example sentence • The worshippers were genuflecting before the altar.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• communicate a disease to
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with an infecting virus.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language
Example sentence • The inflecting verb indicates changes in tense or number.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The doctor administered the drug through an injecting device.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The police officer was inspecting the crime scene for any clues.
12 4 verb v verb
• to insert between other elements
12 4 verb v noun
• (psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized
verb
• incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously
Example sentence • She has a habit of introjecting other people's opinions without considering her own thoughts.
13 4 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
Example sentence • She spent the entire afternoon introspecting her thoughts and emotions.
13 4 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The misconnecting flights caused a delay in our travel plans.
12 4 verb v verb
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentence • He is constantly misdirecting his employees' efforts.
9 3 verb v noun
• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
verb
• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
Example sentence • He observed his friend objecting to the new plan.
10 3 verb v adjective
• being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
noun
• a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)
adjective satellite
• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
verb
• make perfect or complete
Example sentence • She is perfecting her dance routine for the competition.
11 3 verb v
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11 4 verb v
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Example sentence • The party is currently preelecting its candidates for the upcoming election.
11 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The construction crew started preerecting the framework for the new building.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The professor was prelecting on the principles of economics.
12 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The preselecting feature allows users to choose their preferred language before beginning the quiz.
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Example sentence • The geologist is prosecting the area for potential mining sites.
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