9 3 noun n Example sentence • She was accused of extortion after demanding money from her former employer.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
Example sentence • She twisted her body into a contortion to fit through the narrow opening.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Example sentence • He couldn't help but feel responsible for his sister's misfortune .
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The artist used distortion to create an abstract painting.
9 3 verb v verb
• distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
Example sentence • The teacher will apportion the essays evenly among the students.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The proportion of students who passed the exam was quite high.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.
Example sentence • She is a strong advocate for the antiabortion movement.
7 2 noun n noun
• a tortuous and twisted shape or position
Example sentence • The bridge collapsed due to the torsion caused by the strong winds.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
Example sentence • The restoration of the ancient ruins has transformed the site into a popular tourist attraction.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state in which all hope is lost or absent
Example sentence • She acted out of desperation when she stole the food.
11 4 noun n noun
• arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
Example sentence • Her artwork is full of inspiration from nature.
14 5 noun n noun
• a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
Example sentence • The university administration is responsible for managing the academic programs.
12 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • You need to complete the registration form before attending the conference.
13 4 noun n noun
• a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
Example sentence • The students organized a peaceful demonstration to protest against injustice.
9 3 noun n noun
• a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
Example sentence • I need to buy a power extension for my laptop charger.
7 2 noun n noun
• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Example sentence • She inherited a large fortune from her grandfather.
11 4 noun n noun
• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
Example sentence • She offered me words of consolation when I was feeling down.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • We visited an art exhibition at the museum.
9 4 noun n noun
• a state of separation between persons or groups
Example sentence • She preferred to live in isolation away from the bustling city.
12 4 noun n noun
• the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
Example sentence • I felt a deep sense of satisfaction after completing the marathon.
8 3 noun n noun
• a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
Example sentence • I have found a solution to the math problem.
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 district that is reserved for particular purpose
Example sentence • I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
12 4 noun n noun
• a revival from inactivity and disuse
Example sentence • The resurrection of Jesus is celebrated on Easter Sunday.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• neutering a male animal by removing the testicles
Example sentence • The veterinarian performed castration on the stray cat to control its population.
15 5 noun n noun
• the feeling of being displeased and discontent
Example sentence • Her dissatisfaction with her job led her to start looking for a new one.
11 3 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
Example sentence • Her constant lateness caused great frustration among her coworkers.
12 4 noun n noun
• artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
Example sentence • The book included beautiful illustrations.
12 4 noun n noun
• the trait of being injudicious
Example sentence • Her indiscretion in sharing sensitive information with the media cost her the job.
10 3 noun n noun
• freedom to act or judge on one's own
Example sentence • Please use your discretion when choosing which tasks to prioritize.
10 4 noun n noun
• the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
Example sentence • He sought absolution for his sins from the priest.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • Her lifelong aspiration is to become a successful novelist.
10 3 noun n noun
• a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Example sentence • I made the assumption that he was guilty based on the evidence.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
Example sentence • The airline informed us about the cancellation of our flight due to bad weather.
8 3 noun n noun
• thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948
Example sentence • She received a citation for parking in a no-parking zone.
12 4 noun n noun
• an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
Example sentence • The organization works towards the conservation of endangered species.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of being decayed or destroyed
Example sentence • After the war, the city was left in desolation with buildings reduced to ruins.
11 4 noun n noun
• separation into component parts
Example sentence • The dissolution of the partnership was a difficult process for both parties involved.
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.
10 4 noun n noun
• a coming to an end of a contract period
Example sentence • The expiration of my driver's license is next month.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
Example sentence • She has a deep fascination for ancient history.
13 5 noun n noun
• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Example sentence • His impersonation of Elvis Presley was spot-on.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of being isolated or detached
Example sentence • The house needs better insulation to keep it warm during the winter.
12 4 noun n noun
• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Example sentence • The government declared a state of emergency after the violent insurrection .
12 4 noun n noun
• salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
Example sentence • After an intense workout, she was covered in perspiration .
11 3 noun n noun
• an assumption that is taken for granted
Example sentence • It is unfair to make a presumption about someone's intentions without evidence.
11 4 noun n noun
• the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
Example sentence • During aerobic respiration , glucose is broken down to release energy.
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