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.
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.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • The troops are entrenching themselves along the border.
9 2 verb v verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
Example sentence • She couldn't help blenching when she saw the scary movie scene.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • The construction workers used trenching to dig a deep hole for the foundation.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Example sentence • The company is retrenching its workforce to cut costs.
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 .
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.
9 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She was frenching her boyfriend at the party.
8 2 verb v noun
• informal terms for a (young) woman
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.
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.
11 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj
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Example sentence • The rainstorm was bedrenching us as we hurried to find shelter.
11 3 verb v verb
• To open (something that was clenched).
Example sentence • She took a deep breath and slowly started unclenching her fists.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The advancing storm made it difficult to see.
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 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The financing for the project was secured through a bank loan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
Example sentence • He inherited the family ranching business.
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.
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.
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.
7 2 verb v noun
• a clear and certain mental apprehension
adjective satellite
• evidencing the possession of inside information
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 n noun
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
Example sentence • The painting on the wall was a beautiful landscape.
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.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The team suffered a trouncing in the championship game.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not shrinking from danger
Example sentence • He faced the critics with unflinching determination and refused to back down.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The dispensing machine is broken.
7 2 verb v noun
• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
verb
• move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
Example sentence • She was lancing the boil to drain the pus.
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