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 noun
• a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
Example sentence • She looked at the heading for directions.
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 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.
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 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
Example sentence • I need to buy a new shredding machine for the office.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The government is considering ceding some of its power to local authorities.
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.
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.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony will take place in a beautiful garden.
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 adjective adj adjective satellite
• designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
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 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, 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.
7 2 noun n noun
• ornamentation with beads
Example sentence • She was wearing a beautiful beading on her wedding dress.
8 3 verb v verb
• yield to another's wish or opinion
Example sentence • After much deliberation, I am acceding to your request.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• withdraw from an organization or communion
Example sentence • The seceding states formed their own independent government.
9 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Example sentence • The spreading wildfire consumed several acres of forest.
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.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I always enjoy rereading my favorite books.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
verb
• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
Example sentence • I need to buy some threading to sew this button back on.
7 2 noun n noun
• coverings that are used on a bed
Example sentence • I need to buy new bedding for my guest room.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• execution by cutting off the victim's head
Example sentence • The beheading of the king was a shocking act of violence.
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.
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 • The seeding of the lawn is essential for proper growth.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process whereby something is shed
Example sentence • She is shedding her coat for the summer.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh
Example sentence • We had so much fun sledding down the hill.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the state of being asleep
adjective satellite
• lying with head on paws as if sleeping
Example sentence • I love sleeping in on weekends.
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 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• fix or set securely or deeply
Example sentence • The imbedding of the diamond in the ring was flawless.
7 2 verb v noun
• a young person of either sex
verb
• tell false information to for fun
Example sentence • I was just kidding about being able to fly.
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.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
Example sentence • The helping hand reached out to the injured bird.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
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