12 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The disbursement of funds will be done by the finance department.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • I will take your request under advisement and let you know my decision soon.
10 3 noun n noun
• confusion resulting from failure to understand
Example sentence • I watched with bemusement as the dog chased its own tail.
13 4 noun n noun
• the state of being restored to its former good condition
Example sentence • The hotel is undergoing refurbishment to update its rooms and facilities.
11 3 noun n noun
• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
Example sentence • Her advancement within the company was well-deserved.
11 3 noun n noun
• an improvement that makes something more agreeable
Example sentence • The company has invested in research and development for the enhancement of their products.
13 4 noun n noun
• filling again by supplying what has been used up
Example sentence • The grocery store needs to order a replenishment of fresh produce.
10 3 noun n noun
• avoiding emotional involvement
Example sentence • He maintained a sense of detachment from the drama unfolding around him.
14 5 noun n noun
• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Example sentence • The prolonged drought resulted in the impoverishment of farmers in the region.
9 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
10 3 noun n noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The teacher handed out the final assessment to the students.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of giving something up
Example sentence • The dog experienced feelings of abandonment when its owner left for vacation.
8 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basement is flooded after the heavy rain.
10 3 noun n noun
• a specialized division of a large organization
Example sentence • Please go to the customer service department for assistance.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Example sentence • I need to find a replacement for my broken phone.
9 3 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • I watched the fireworks in amazement .
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
Example sentence • The development of new technologies is constantly changing the way we live.
8 2 noun n noun
• (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land)
Example sentence • The property owner granted an easement to the neighboring property owner for access to the shared driveway.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • The punishment for stealing is imprisonment.
12 3 noun n noun
• the time at which something is supposed to begin
Example sentence • The commencement of the project will be on Monday.
12 3 noun n noun
• act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Example sentence • The displacement of the ship caused it to rock back and forth.
11 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The actor received a lucrative endorsement deal with a popular beverage company.
9 2 noun n noun
• the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
Example sentence • The placement of furniture in a room can greatly affect the overall aesthetics.
13 3 noun n noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers full reimbursement for travel expenses.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The new law will require stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
14 4 noun n noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • Winning the championship was a great accomplishment for the team.
14 4 noun n noun
• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
Example sentence • The CEO's lavish spending was seen as an aggrandizement of his own wealth.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
Example sentence • The policy of appeasement was widely criticized for allowing Hitler to expand his power in Europe.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • The king ordered the banishment of the traitor from the kingdom.
13 4 noun n noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her face turned red with embarrassment when she realized she had mispronounced the word.
10 3 noun n noun
• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • The bright colors and enticing packaging of the candy bar served as a great enticement for children.
9 2 noun n noun
• a superior paper resembling sheepskin
Example sentence • She unrolled the ancient parchment and began to read the faded text.
11 3 noun n noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • We stopped at a café to get some refreshments.
11 3 noun n noun
• military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon
Example sentence • The military base has various emplacements for defense.
11 4 noun n noun
• the totality of surrounding conditions
Example sentence • It's important to protect the environment for future generations.
13 4 noun n noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • The new restaurant is a popular establishment in town.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
Example sentence • She filed a complaint against her coworker for sexual harassment .
12 4 noun n noun
• putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
Example sentence • He received a sentence of five years' imprisonment .
10 3 noun n noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • The company offered a cash inducement to attract new customers.
12 3 noun n noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponement of the concert disappointed many fans.
13 3 noun n noun
• an authoritative declaration
Example sentence • The president's pronouncement on climate change was met with both support and criticism.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of improving by renewing and restoring
Example sentence • The city council is working on a redevelopment plan for the downtown area.
12 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• The process of helping to find new employment for redundant workers, especially executives
Example sentence • The company provided outplacement services for employees who were laid off.
13 4 noun n noun
• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Example sentence • The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in the classroom.
14 4 noun n noun
• a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
Example sentence • His statement that the task was difficult was a considerable understatement .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism
noun
• an adherent of Protestantism
10 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
Example sentence • I have a strong attachment to my childhood home.
13 4 noun n noun
• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
Example sentence • Her wedding dress was covered in intricate embellishments.
12 3 noun n noun
• any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example sentence • The construction of the new shopping mall resulted in the encroachment on the green space.
13 4 noun n noun
• education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
Example sentence • The search for enlightenment is a lifelong journey.
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