9 3 adjective adj adjective
• existing or coming before
adjective satellite
• of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
Example sentence • I couldn't find any preceding records of such a phenomenon.
9 3 adverb adv adjective satellite
• far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
Example sentence • The cost of the project is exceeding our budget.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
Example sentence • The judge called for a recess in the proceedings.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a slow or gradual disappearance
adjective satellite
• (of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back
Example sentence • He noticed his receding hairline in the mirror.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• coming after or following
adjective satellite
• (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving
Example sentence • The succeeding generation will face new challenges.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming food
Example sentence • The feeding of the baby took about an hour.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• changing location rapidly
Example sentence • He was pulled over for speeding on the highway.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• withdraw from an organization or communion
Example sentence • The seceding states formed their own independent government.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
adjective satellite
• producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
Example sentence • Selective breeding has led to the development of various dog breeds.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Example sentence • I enjoy reading novels in my free time.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The seeding of the lawn is essential for proper growth.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The government is considering ceding some of its power to local authorities.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of conceding or yielding
Example sentence • He finally agreed to give me a raise, conceding my request.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The impeding storm forced us to cancel our outdoor plans.
11 4 verb v verb
• act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
Example sentence • I was interceding on behalf of my friend during the negotiations.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I always enjoy rereading my favorite books.
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.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• take the place or move into the position of
Example sentence • The superseding model offers more features than the previous version.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• make one's home in a particular place or community
Example sentence • The residing members of the committee will convene a meeting tomorrow.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a condition requiring relief
verb
• require as useful, just, or proper
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective
• going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
noun
• the activity of leading
adjective satellite
• indicating the most important performer or role
Example sentence • She has always dreamed of becoming a leading actress.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
Example sentence • She was bleeding profusely from her arm.
8 3 verb v verb
• yield to another's wish or opinion
Example sentence • After much deliberation, I am acceding to your request.
13 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
Example sentence • The crossbreeding of a poodle and a Labrador retriever resulted in adorable Labradoodles.
13 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
Example sentence • The interbreeding of dogs and wolves can result in offspring with characteristics of both.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • He was reciting a poem in front of the audience.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of mating closely related individuals
Example sentence • The royal family practiced inbreeding to maintain their bloodline.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
Example sentence • Her pleading fell on deaf ears.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• get something; come into possession of
Example sentence • The receiving of the award was a great honor for her.
7 2 verb v verb
• To transfer real property by deed.
Example sentence • She was deeding her property to her children.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the cognitive process of reaching a decision
adjective satellite
• having the power or quality of deciding
Example sentence • She was in a deciding position in the company.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
Example sentence • The processing of the application will take up to 7 business days.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The presiding judge made a fair and impartial decision.
9 3 verb v verb
• give something useful or necessary to
Example sentence • He is always providing help to those in need.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
verb
• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Example sentence • She is known for her crusading spirit and tireless efforts for social justice.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
verb
• pay close attention to; give heed to
Example sentence • Despite the teacher's instructions, the students weren't heeding the safety precautions.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• the act of doing or performing again
Example sentence • The repeating pattern on the wallpaper was mesmerizing.
7 2 noun n noun
• ornamentation with beads
Example sentence • She was wearing a beautiful beading on her wedding dress.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading
Example sentence • His misreading of the instructions caused him to assemble the furniture incorrectly.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• convulsive gasp made while weeping
Example sentence • Her loud sobbing echoed through the empty house.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • She spoke in a whispering voice, barely audible.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• shape anew or differently
Example sentence • The reshaping of the organization's structure will require significant planning.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
Example sentence • The shipping of goods by air is faster than by sea.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the activity of worshipping
verb
• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
Example sentence • They were worshipping at the temple.
11 3 noun n noun
• giving a Christian name at baptism
Example sentence • The christening of their first child was a joyous occasion.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • Water is seeping through the cracks in the roof.
6 2 noun n noun
• a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
Example sentence • The house is covered in vinyl siding .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
Example sentence • The office became a hotbed of gossiping after the merger was announced.
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