The cake was made with many L__ of moist chocolate sponge and frosting
layers
10
The treasure hunter's ___ led him to a hidden cave. (=A long and arduous search for something)
quest
10
PhV. The bell peer is ___ ___.
going off
15
This new policy P___ the way for economic growth. (= To prepare the way for something: This is a figurative meaning, suggesting creating a smooth path or foundation)
paves
15
Always store P__ food in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage. (= Food items that deteriorate or spoil relatively quickly due to natural processes like bacterial growth, oxidation)
perishable
10
PhV. They are T__ I__ their ice cream cones. (= To eat something with enthusiasm or eagerness)
tucking into
15
Fishing with M___s is a popular technique for catching small fish. (=A larva of a fly, typically white and worm-like)
maggots
10
The ___'s long hind legs allow it to jump great distances
grasshopper's
15
Her phone has all the C__-E__ features, including a 5G connection and a holographic display. (= Something that is at the forefront of technology, fashion, or any other field, often implying it's the newest and most innovative.
cutting-edge
15
She had E____ a bright future for her children. (= To imagine or conceive something in the future)
envisaged
15
She watched the S___ of people walking by. (=A stream is a small, narrow river. It can also refer to a continuous flow of something)
stream
15
What are these?
pipes
15
The team H___ around their coach before the big game. (=To gather closely together)
huddled
10
The desire for a better life O___ the fear of the unknown. (=To be more important or valuable than something else)
outweighs
15
You can choose between red or blue. The ___ is my favorite color. (= To refer to the second of two things that have just been mentioned. It implies a comparison or contrast between the two)