12 3 noun n noun
• a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Example sentence • Her complaisance towards her boss earned her a promotion.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The adjacences of the two buildings are being developed into a park.
15 5 noun n noun
• the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
Example sentence • The military sent out several reconnaissances to gather information on enemy positions.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • His presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated.
8 3 noun n noun
• your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
verb
• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Example sentence • The detective found evidence at the crime scene.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Example sentence • She displayed great competence in managing the team.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There is a noticeable difference in color between the two paintings.
9 3 noun n noun
• the relative frequency of occurrence of something
Example sentence • The incidence of crime in the city has increased in recent years.
7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
verb
• cause to be quiet or not talk
Example sentence • The room fell into silence after the professor finished speaking.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
Example sentence • The sequence of events in the story was unpredictable.
9 3 noun n noun
• any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Example sentence • I have a primary residence in New York City.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example sentence • The defense attorney argued passionately for his client's innocence.
8 2 noun n noun
• a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
10 3 noun n noun
• a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
Example sentence • I will be attending a conference on AI next week.
7 2 noun n noun
• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example sentence • The essence of the poem lies in its beautiful imagery.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • The existence of aliens has been a topic of debate for centuries.
9 3 noun n noun
• the quality of innocent naivete
Example sentence • The child's innocence was evident in the way he saw the world.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
Example sentence • You need a valid driving licence in order to operate a vehicle.
8 2 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write a strong closing sentence for my essay.
8 3 noun n noun
• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
Example sentence • Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to become violent themselves.
8 3 noun n noun
• a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
Example sentence • The audience was captivated by the singer's performance.
8 2 noun n noun
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
9 3 noun n noun
• promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
Example sentence • I need to renew my car insurance .
7 2 noun n noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • She studied political science in college.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Example sentence • Many people have a strong dependence on coffee to start their day.
10 4 noun n noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • She has years of experience in the field of marketing.
10 3 noun n noun
• the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Example sentence • She practiced abstinence from alcohol for the duration of her pregnancy.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of cohering or sticking together
Example sentence • The essay lacked coherence ; it jumped from one idea to another without any logical flow.
10 3 noun n noun
• an expression of sympathy with another's grief
Example sentence • I offered my condolences to the grieving family.
11 3 noun n noun
• the occurrence of two or more things coming together
Example sentence • The convergence of two rivers created a magnificent waterfall.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
Example sentence • She achieved academic excellence by earning straight A's.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
Example sentence • Excessive flatulence can be a sign of a digestive disorder.
9 3 noun n noun
• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
Example sentence • The man's impotence prevented him from fathering children.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Her impudence knew no bounds as she openly insulted her boss in front of everyone.
10 3 noun n noun
• continual and persistent demands
Example sentence • He finally gave in to her insistence and agreed to go to the party.
9 3 noun n noun
• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Example sentence • Her insolence towards her boss cost her the promotion.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • I have a preference for tea over coffee.
12 3 noun n noun
• (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst
Example sentence • Psychologists often explore the concept of transference in therapy sessions.
10 3 noun n noun
• unstable flow of a liquid or gas
Example sentence • The flight encountered severe turbulence during the storm.
12 3 noun n noun
• personal knowledge or information about someone or something
Example sentence • I met him once at a party, but we are just acquaintances.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • The countries formed an alliance to combat climate change.
9 3 noun n noun
• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
verb
• put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example sentence • My parents give me a weekly allowance for doing household chores.
9 3 noun n noun
• a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
Example sentence • The ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident quickly.
10 3 noun n noun
• outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Example sentence • Her appearance at the party surprised everyone.
9 3 noun n noun
• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Example sentence • His arrogance was evident in how he spoke down to others.
10 3 noun n noun
• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Example sentence • She asked for assistance with her math homework.
7 2 verb v noun
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
verb
• bring into balance or equilibrium
Example sentence • I need to balance my checkbook at the end of each month.
9 2 noun n noun
• the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them
Example sentence • You need security clearance to access this area.
10 2 noun n noun
• motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
Example sentence • She couldn't live with herself if she didn't listen to her conscience .
11 3 noun n noun
• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example sentence • Lying to your parents can have serious consequences.
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