CJS IMAGE DICTIONARY

ENRICH YOUR WORDPOWER: words from latin "cedere" = move away, withdraw, give up

VERBS	NOUNS				ADJECTIVES		ADVERBS
cede	cession
accede	accession
concede		concession	concessionnaire
exceed	excess				excessive		exceedingly
intercede		intercession
precede	precedent	precedence		predecessor	preceding	(un)precedented	(un)precedentedly
proceed	process(or)	procession	proceedings	procedure	procedural	(un)processed
recede	recess	recession			receding	recessive
succeed	success	succession	predecessor	successor	successive	(un)successful	(un)successfully

Those spelt "cede" passed through French; those with "ceed" passed through Middle English.

Words derived from the latin "cedere"
????????? governments have failed to deal seriously with climate change.

a series of - a number one after the other

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Successive governments have failed to deal seriously with climate change.

a series of - a number one after the other

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Words derived from the latin "cedere"
	We won't know how much damage there is until the floodwaters have ??????????
gone back

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	We won't know how much damage there is until the floodwaters have receded.
gone back

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It is clear that you have ????????? your authority in these negotiations and I am putting Mr Jones in charge from now on.

gone further than - overstepped

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It is clear that you have exceeded your authority in these negotiations and I am putting Mr Jones in charge from now on.

gone further than - overstepped

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There had been warning in the ????????? days of a dangerous situation developing in the area.

the days before

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There had been warning in the preceding days of a dangerous situation developing in the area.

the days before

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Upon the ????????? of Teshu Lama, then regent of Tibet, a treaty of peace was concluded in 1774 between the East India Company and the ruler of Bhutan.

Teshu Lama stepped in (or intervened) to mediate in a dispute.

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Upon the intercession of Teshu Lama, then regent of Tibet, a treaty of peace was concluded in 1774 between the East India Company and the ruler of Bhutan.

Teshu Lama stepped in to mediate.

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Don't make any ????????? in these negotiations; we are in a position of strength and don't need to give anything away at this stage.

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Don't make any concessions in these negotiations; we are in a position of strength and don't need to give anything away at this stage.

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It's time to inform Tesla of our willingness to ????????? with their recent offer.

accept - go ahead with

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It's time to inform Tesla of our willingness to proceed with their recent offer.

accept - go ahead with

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According to the rulebook, what is the appropriate ????????? in this situation?

thing to do - action to take

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According to the rulebook, what is the appropriate procedure in this situation?

thing to do - action to take

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The climate of the area is liable to extremes, being very cold in the winter and ????????? hot in the summer.

extremely - intolerably - too much

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The climate of the area is liable to extremes, being very cold in the winter and excessively hot in the summer.

extremely - intolerably - too much

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	The court ????????? were interrupted when one of the jurors was taken ill.

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	The court proceedings were interrupted when one of the jurors was taken ill.

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This move has no legal significance; it's purely a ????????? matter: the way things are always done.

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This move has no legal significance; it's purely a procedural matter: the way things are always done.

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A) What do you think of the new boss?" B) "Well, he's nothing like his ?????????????, that's for sure!"

the one who came before

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A) What do you think of the new boss?" B) "Well, he's nothing like his predecessor, that's for sure!"

the one who came before

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I'm not saying you're right overall, but I am ????????? your argument about the timing; you were right about that if nothing else.

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I'm not saying you're right overall, but I am conceding your argument about the timing; you were right about that if nothing else.

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Those two are never going to agree, so I've decided to ????????? and settle the argument for them.

step in - interrupt and act as mediator

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Those two are never going to agree, so I've decided to intercede and settle the argument for them.

step in - interrupt and act as mediator ('intervene' also works)

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I'm very angry; I ????????? told you not to touch my computer, but you did so anyway.

clearly - deliberately - categorically

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I'm very angry; I expressly told you not to touch my computer, but you did so anyway.

clearly - deliberately - categorically

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There was no legal ????????? for this behaviour, so the judge referred the matter to the Supreme Court for a decision.

There hadn't been a previous case like this.

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There was no legal precedent for this behaviour, so the judge referred the matter to the Supreme Court for a decision.

There hadn't been a previous case like this; it was unprecedented.

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The company has been very ????????? in finding new customers in South America to replace those lost in Europe.

They managed to do it.

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The company has been very successful in finding new customers in South America to replace those lost in Europe.

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Further parliamentary debate on the matter was postponed until after the summer ?????????.

break - temporary halt

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Further parliamentary debate on the matter was postponed until after the summer recess.

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		Secretaries do not have the right to ??????? classified information. Only those with a Level 3 clearance and above may do so.
Ramps make buildings ???????? to handicapped people in wheelchairs.		see - look up

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		Secretaries do not have the right to access classified information. Only those with a Level 3 clearance and above may do so.
Ramps make buildings accessible to handicapped people in wheelchairs.		see - look up

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	What name is given to feature of a room like the one highlighted left in the red rectangle?

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recessed shelves or shelving	a recess

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I try to eat as little ????????? food as possible; fresh and un????????? food is much healthier.

food treated (or not) in a factory of some kind

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I try to eat as little processed food as possible; fresh and unprocessed food is much healthier.

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Your homemade wine is ????????? good! What's your secret?

extremely - more than one might normally expect

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Your homemade wine is exceedingly good! What's your secret?

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The highlight of the Freudenstadt Fasching celebrations was as
usual the ????????? of
Black Forest witches!

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The ????????? has hit the poor very hard, pushing up prices and unemployment. Output has risen slightly in recent weeks, but the government has warned of the possibility of a double-dip if oil prices continue to rise.

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The recession has hit the poor very hard, pushing up prices and unemployment. Output has risen slightly in recent weeks, but the government has warned of the possibility of a double-dip if oil prices continue to rise.

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Our last boss was dreadful; let's hope that his ????????? is rather better!

the next one in that post

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Our last boss was dreadful; let's hope that his successor is rather better!

the next one in that post

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Micro????????? are at the heart of most modern electronic devices.		Recovery from his injuries was a long ????????? involving many hours of massage and a programme of graduated exercises.

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Microprocessors are at the heart of most modern electronic devices.		Recovery from his injuries was a long process involving many hours of massage and a programme of graduated exercises.

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The ????????? or failure of this campaign will depend largely on your skill and dedication.

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The success or failure of this campaign will depend greatly on your skill and dedication.

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	A) I HATE ????????? peas: I prefer fresh ones straight from the pod!
B) There is no ????????? to the roof through this door; use the other one opposite.

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	A) I HATE processed peas: I prefer fresh ones straight from the pod!
B) There is no access to the roof through this door; use the other one opposite.

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The ?????????? to the childless Queen Elizabeth I was an open question from her ????????? in 1558 to her death in 1603, when she was ????????? by James VI of Scotland.

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The succession to the childless Queen Elizabeth I was an open question from her accession in 1558 to her death in 1603, when she was succeeded by James VI of Scotland.

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cede

to cede

to yield or give up some benefit, position or territory
- "The island was ceded to Spain in the 16th century."
- "The Supreme Soviet voted to cede responsibility for the budget to the government."

cession

the formal giving up of rights, property, or territory by a state
- "Anthony Brooke opposed the cession of Sarawak to the British Crown."

accession

the attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power, typically that of monarch or president
- "Elizabeth's accession to the throne was never in doubt."
a new item added to an existing collection of books, paintings, or artifacts
- "the day-to-day work of cataloguing new accessions"

to accede (to)

something which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive
- "When buying a cleaner it is important to see what accessories come with it."
- "The island was ceded to Spain in the 16th century."
- "The

(to) access

a means of approaching or entering a place
- "This door gives access to the roof garden."
to approach or enter (a place)
- "Single rooms have private baths accessed via the balcony."
to obtain, examine and/or retrieve from a storage device; a computer for example
a sudden and often acute manifestation of a disease or violent display of emotion
- "I was suddenly overcome with an access of rage."

(in)accessible

something which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive
- "When buying a cleaner it is important to see what accessories come with it."
- "The island was ceded to Spain in the 16th century."
- "The

accessory

something which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive
- "When buying a cleaner it is important to see what accessories come with it."

to concede

to admit that something is true or valid (often after first denying or resisting it)
- "I am willing to concede that point given the new evidence presented."
- "Their manager has conceded that their chances of winning the Premiership have long gone."
to admit defeat
- "To resign in chess means that you concede defeat because your position is hopeless."

a concession

the action of conceding, granting, or yielding something
- "The EU will make no concessions regarding the single et."
- "In Rome the Pope gave way to popular clamour, granting one concession after another."
a gesture, especially a token one, made in recognition of a demand or prevailing standard
- "Her only concession to fashion was her ornate silver ring."
the right to use land or other property for a specified purpose, granted by a government, company, or other controlling body
- "New logging concessions in that area have been awarded by the government."

a concessionaire

the holder of a concession or grant, especially for the use of land or commercial premises
- "Airport concessionaires are obliged to stock enough brown bags and plastic utensils."

to exceed

to be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing).
to go beyond what is allowed or stipulated by (a set limit, especially of one's authority)
to be more than - be greater than - go beyond - overshoot
be better than - surpass
"Production costs have exceeded $60,000, far in excess of the original budget."
"The team's results this year have far exceeded our expectations."
"You have exceeded your authority in this matter."

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excess
(noun & adjective)

an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
a lack of moderation in an activity, especially eating or drinking
"Any excess fat should be cut off and thrown away
"Profits have been well in excess of $2,000,000 dollars."
"Drinking or smoking in excess is very bad for the health."
"Numbers at this year's meetings have invariably been in excess of 100."

;excessive

greater than that which was expected, planned for or is wise and acceptable
- "Tea is in general good for the health, but excessive consumption is strongly unadvised."

exceedingly

to an extreme degree - extremely

"This species is exceedingly rare and found in only one place on the planet."
"I found him to be most exceedingly rude and coarse."

to intercede

to intervene on behalf of another - get involved in an argument - come between two parties in dispute or intervene and get involved in some problem taking place

"If a debate becomes too heated, a moderator will normally intercede to break up the argument."
"Mothers-in-law may have good intentions, but they would be wise not to intercede in an argument between a husband and a wife."
"It is heartbreaking to watch people being bombed and be powerless to intercede."

an intercession

"He remained in prison until August 1704, and then owed his release to the intercession of Robert Harley, who represented his case to the Queen."

;to precede

to come before - go ahead of
- "Lunch will be preceded by a short speech from the chairman."
- "The Pleistocene era was preceded by the Holocene era."

;precedent

a previous or earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
- "Judges rarely make a decision in a complicated case without referring to legal precedents."

;unprecedented

nothing like it had ever happened before
- "Such a move is rare, but not unprecedented."
- "Such a policy would require unprecedented cooperation between nations."

;predecessor

a person who held a job or office before the current holder: forerunner
- "His approach has so far been the complete antithesis of his predecessor."

;to proceed

to begin or continue a course of action
- "We can now proceed with our investigation."
to move forward, especially after reaching a certain point
- "So far so good; now we can proceed to the next stage."
do something as a natural or seemingly inevitable next step
- "Opposite the front door was a staircase, which I proceeded to climb."
initiate (start) a lawsuit

;a procession

a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival
a relentless succession of people or things
- "The club has seen a relentless procession of failing managers pass through its doors."

;proceedings

action taken in a court to settle a dispute
- "Criminal proceedings were brought against him."
- "Proceedings were brought to a halt when the accused collapsed in the dock."

;procedure

an established or official way of doing something
- "The police are now reviewing their procedures for dealing with complaints of racial abuse."
a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner
- "What is the standard procedure for informing new employees about conditions of work?"
a surgical operation
- "Mr Higgins is performing a complicated procedure this afternoon."

;procedural

relating to an established or official way of doing something
- "The lawyer for the defendant claimed that the case should be dismissed due to a number of ;;;procedural errors."

to recede

to move back or away from a limit, point, or .
to slope away from a point of reference
to become or seem to become more distant and fainter or less distinct
"Eventually, my unhappy memories of the place receded and I was able to 'move on'."
"The pirate had a large hooked nose and a receding chin."
"Tobacco stains your teeth, causes your gums to recede and produces mouth sores."

a recession

A recession is a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successsive quarters.
So, a recession is a widespread economic decline that lasts for several months. A depression on the other hand is a more severe downturn that may last for years.
A double-dip recession is when an economy’s recovery from a recession takes a negative turn.

a recess

a small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest: "a table set into a recess"
a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended: "The judge ordered a 30-minute recess."

;to succeed

to achieve an aim or accomplish a task as planned and hoped for
- "Bill Gates' aim was to create a world-class company, and in this he has clearly succeeded. "
to come after and take the place of, especially in monarchies
- "Henry V died in 1422 and was succeeded by his son, Henry VI."

;a success

the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
- "Project Apollo, the moon landing, was an unqualified success."
the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status
- "To what do you attribute your success, Mr Rockefeller?
;;'Well, inheriting $20 million from my father was a big help .....'"

;a succession

a number of things which follow each other
- "The Chairman faced a vote of no confidence after a succession of business failures."
the transfer of power from one powerful person to another, usually a monarch.
- "The succession of Elizabeth 1 was in doubt right up to her death."

;successful

"Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are all highly successful American businessmen."

;unsuccessful

"All efforts to find a cure for MNS (Motor Neurone Syndrome) have so far been unsuccessful."

;successive

one following the other (adj.)
- "The manager was sacked after seven successive defeats to teams lower in the table."
- "Successive operations failed to halt the aggressive cancer in his pancreas."