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.
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.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming food
Example sentence • The feeding of the baby took about an hour.
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 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• changing location rapidly
Example sentence • He was pulled over for speeding on the highway.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The seeding of the lawn is essential for proper growth.
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 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.
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.
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
• withdraw from an organization or communion
Example sentence • The seceding states formed their own independent government.
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 3 verb v verb
• yield to another's wish or opinion
Example sentence • After much deliberation, I am acceding to your request.
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.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The impeding storm forced us to cancel our outdoor plans.
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.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
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.
6 2 verb v verb
• give an interpretation or explanation to
7 2 noun n noun
• ornamentation with beads
Example sentence • She was wearing a beautiful beading on her wedding dress.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of mating closely related individuals
Example sentence • The royal family practiced inbreeding to maintain their bloodline.
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.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I always enjoy rereading my favorite books.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process whereby something is shed
Example sentence • She is shedding her coat for the summer.
7 2 verb v noun
• working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
Example sentence • I'll be subbing for my friend as the team captain in the game tomorrow.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• to mix into a homogeneous mass
Example sentence • She looked peaceful as she sat in the corner, lost in the rhythmic kneading of the dough.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a condition requiring relief
verb
• require as useful, just, or proper
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I enjoyed the sipping of my hot tea in the cozy cafe.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
Example sentence • I wore gloves while weeding my garden.
9 3 adverb adv adjective satellite
• (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
Example sentence • The students were divided into groups according to their abilities.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Example sentence • The building is made of brick and has several floors.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of chipping something
Example sentence • He is chipping away at the block of marble to create a sculpture.
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.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of hearing attentively
Example sentence • Her listening skills are excellent, she always understands what others are saying.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Example sentence • The selling of goods and services is the main source of income for many businesses.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any process serving to define the shape of something
adjective satellite
• forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
Example sentence • The shaping of clay requires precision and patience.
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