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.
14 4 noun n noun
• the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
Example sentence • The union was accused of featherbedding , as they insisted on having more employees than necessary.
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.
11 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The wind was bespreading the sand across the beach.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way
Example sentence • The deadheading of roses should be done regularly to maintain their appearance.
11 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He was dispreading rumors about his colleagues.
11 3 verb v verb
• To send to the masthead as a punishment.
Example sentence • She will be mastheading the new magazine as its editor-in-chief.
12 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• fully extended in width
Example sentence • The outspreading of the wings allowed the bird to soar effortlessly through the sky.
11 3 verb v
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11 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The rethreading of the screw was necessary to fix the loose hinge.
8 2 noun n noun
• the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
Example sentence • He bought a small steading in the countryside.
11 3 verb v verb
• To draw or remove a thread from.
Example sentence • She was unthreading the needle with great precision.
9 3 verb v verb
• give something useful or necessary to
Example sentence • He is always providing help to those in need.
12 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
verb
• settle land given by the government and occupy it as a homestead
Example sentence • She has a passion for homesteading and dreams of living off the grid.
13 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The overspreading fog made it difficult to see.
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.
12 3 noun n verb
• To participate in cheerleading.
noun
• A physical activity in which cheerleaders organize elements of dance, gymnastics, and tumbling for judgment or to cheer on a team.
Example sentence • She joined the cheerleading squad in high school.
7 2 noun n noun
• coverings that are used on a bed
Example sentence • I need to buy new bedding for my guest room.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of stigmatizing
Example sentence • Successful branding requires a strong and memorable logo.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a feeling of evil to come
Example sentence • The dark clouds in the sky gave a sense of foreboding to the town.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of sending on to another destination
Example sentence • The forwarding of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• material resulting from the process of grinding
Example sentence • She was grinding coffee beans to make a fresh cup of coffee.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
Example sentence • The technician performed a grounding test on the equipment.
10 3 verb v noun
• a representation by picture or portraiture
Example sentence • He does a great job portraying the character in the play.
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.
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 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
Example sentence • The rounding of numbers is a common mathematical concept.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• meriting respect or esteem
Example sentence • He is known in the community as an upstanding citizen.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
Example sentence • The bargaining between the union and the management lasted for weeks.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• understanding with difficulty
adjective satellite
• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Example sentence • Her grasping behavior towards others made her unpopular.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• providing personal satisfaction
Example sentence • Helping others can be very rewarding .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
Example sentence • The welding process involves joining two pieces of metal together.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of winding or twisting
adjective satellite
• marked by repeated turns and bends
Example sentence • The winding of the river creates a beautiful scenic view.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of inflicting a wound
adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • He suffered a wounding defeat in the tournament.
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, 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.
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 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.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The movie was so boring that I fell asleep halfway through.
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.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the activity of recording business transactions
Example sentence • She has a background in bookkeeping and can help organize your financial records.
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 consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
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, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
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.
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.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
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