6 2 noun n noun
• any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
Example sentence • The doctor examined the lesion on the patient's arm.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of cohering or sticking together
Example sentence • There was a strong sense of cohesion among the team members.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of admitting someone to enter
Example sentence • The admission fee to the museum is $10.
6 2 noun n noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
9 4 noun n noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • The adoption of a child can bring great joy to a family.
10 3 noun n noun
• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Example sentence • She has been suffering from depression for many years.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
9 3 noun n noun
• an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Example sentence • Her obsession with cleanliness borders on neuroticism.
7 2 noun n noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • He receives a monthly pension from his former employer.
7 2 noun n noun
• something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example sentence • He only ate a small portion of the cake.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of radiation can be extremely harmful to the human body.
10 3 noun n noun
• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
Example sentence • The car's suspension was in need of repair.
11 4 noun n noun
• a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
Example sentence • The whole town gathered for the joyful celebration of New Year's Eve.
11 5 noun n noun
• joint operation or action
Example sentence • The success of the project was possible due to the cooperation of all team members.
11 4 noun n noun
• a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
Example sentence • The corporation is investing in new technology to improve productivity.
12 4 noun n noun
• (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
Example sentence • The distribution of food to the famine-affected areas was delayed due to bad weather.
11 4 noun n noun
• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Example sentence • I need to do some preparation before the meeting.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of lacking unity
Example sentence • The separation of church and state is important in maintaining a secular society.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an army unit large enough to sustain combat
Example sentence • The division between rich and poor continues to widen.
7 2 noun n noun
• the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
Example sentence • Her diction is clear and precise, making her a great public speaker.
6 2 noun
• large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
9 3 noun n noun
• a sudden inward collapse
Example sentence • The implosion of the building was controlled and created a neat pile of rubble.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Example sentence • The weather prediction suggests rain this afternoon.
10 3 noun n noun
• destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
Example sentence • The spy was charged with subversion for leaking classified information.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a special group delegated to consider some matter
verb
• put into commission; equip for service; of ships
Example sentence • The artist received a commission to paint a portrait.
12 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
Example sentence • The transmission of information through radio waves is a common form of communication.
9 3 noun n noun
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Example sentence • He struggled with drug addiction for years.
9 3 noun n noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud explosion shook the entire building.
9 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of profound love and admiration
Example sentence • She gazed at the painting with adoration .
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to Rene Descartes or his works
noun
• a follower of Cartesian thought
13 5 noun n noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • Canada is a federal confederation composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
13 4 noun n noun
• opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Example sentence • There is a contradiction between her words and her actions.
9 3 noun n noun
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example sentence • The depiction of violence in the film was graphic and disturbing.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning an expansion of its manufacturing facilities.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of forcing out someone or something
Example sentence • The student faced expulsion from school for cheating on the exam.
8 3 verb v verb
• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example sentence • They imprison criminals in a maximum security prison.
10 4 noun n noun
• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
Example sentence • He always exercises moderation when it comes to eating sweets.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to Polynesia or its people or culture
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Polynesia
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence • The country's political regime is known for its repression of free speech and dissent.
10 3 noun n noun
• something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
Example sentence • She made her submission to the committee.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The factory increased its production of automobiles.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
Example sentence • The astronauts were on a dangerous mission to explore the uncharted territory of outer space.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
13 5 noun n noun
• the process of giving careful thought to something
Example sentence • The company took into consideration the opinions of its employees before making a decision.
10 3 noun n noun
• the feelings expressed on a person's face
Example sentence • She had a happy expression on her face.
10 3 noun n noun
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Example sentence • Her first impression of him was that he was kind and trustworthy.
10 3 noun n noun
• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • The mechanic conducted a thorough inspection of the car before giving it back to the owner.
12 4 noun n noun
• (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
Example sentence • The court's jurisdiction extends only to cases within its territory.
10 4 noun n noun
• a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Example sentence • The sudden outburst of anger was completely out of character for John, it was an aberration from his usual calm demeanor.
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