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Updated June 2026
Showing signs of future success or potential; likely to develop well or achieve good results. Can also be the present participle of 'promise', meaning making a commitment.
“The young researcher made several promising discoveries during her fellowship.”
/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
prom·is·ing
Contains 'PROMIS' root and '-ING' ending; watch for double vowels
Worth 16 points; 'M' and 'P' provide strong scoring potential
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