13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)
Example sentence • The government authorized the expropriation of private land for the construction of a new highway.
16 6 noun n noun
• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
Example sentence • The company's CEO was accused of misappropriation of funds.
11 4 noun n noun
• the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
Example sentence • Humans engage in procreation to have offspring.
11 4 noun n noun
• the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
Example sentence • The propagation of plants can be done through seeds or cuttings.
11 4 noun n noun
• (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
Example sentence • He made a proposition to invest in her business.
13 5 noun n noun
• a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
Example sentence • Her acting skills were impressive, especially her ability for improvisation .
11 4 noun n noun
• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Example sentence • His rude comment was a deliberate provocation .
12 4 noun n noun
• the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
Example sentence • The preservation of historical artifacts is crucial for understanding our past.
10 4 noun n noun
• an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Example sentence • He enjoys outdoor recreation such as hiking and camping.
11 4 noun n noun
• (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
Example sentence • The cat's playful demeanor was the very incarnation of curiosity.
11 4 noun n noun
• something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
Example sentence • Proper punctuation is important for clear communication.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
Example sentence • Many children in developing countries suffer from chronic starvation .
11 4 noun n noun
• blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
Example sentence • The desecration of the church was seen as a profanation of a sacred place.
11 3 noun n noun
• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
Example sentence • After finishing the marathon, the athlete collapsed in prostration from exhaustion.
13 5 noun n noun
• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
Example sentence • In biology, hybridization refers to the mating or breeding between two individuals from different populations or species.
11 5 noun n noun
• a formal organization of people or groups of people
Example sentence • The local garden association organizes workshops on sustainable gardening practices.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
Example sentence • The university's accreditation was renewed for another five years.
12 5 noun n noun
• the condition of having reduced numbers of inhabitants (or no inhabitants at all)
Example sentence • War and disease led to the depopulation of the village.
12 4 noun n noun
• an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
Example sentence • The baby was born with a facial malformation .
11 4 noun n noun
• a decrease in rate of change
Example sentence • Intellectual and physical retardation can occur in severe cases of malnutrition.
13 5 noun n noun
• (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
Example sentence • In this study, we made an extrapolation of the data to predict future trends.
11 4 noun n noun
• a rapid and irregular heart beat
Example sentence • She experienced palpitations in her chest after climbing the stairs.
11 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of alarm or dread
Example sentence • She approached the haunted house with trepidation .
15 6 noun n noun
• the action of making something democratic
Example sentence • The democratization of education has led to increased access to schooling for marginalized communities.
12 5 noun n noun
• a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
Example sentence • His equivocation mirrored his indecisiveness.
12 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example sentence • In medical terms, MRI is the abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
11 5 noun n noun
• a social or business relationship
Example sentence • She has an affiliation with a prestigious law firm.
10 5 noun n noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The initiation ceremony marked the beginning of our journey into the secret society.
10 4 noun n noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Example sentence • Her motivation to succeed drove her to study late into the night.
11 4 noun n noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
14 6 noun n noun
• the reestablishing of cordial relations
Example sentence • The couple went to marriage counseling in hopes of achieving reconciliation .
13 5 noun n noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
11 4 noun n noun
• a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The declaration of independence was signed in 1776.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of making and recording a measurement
Example sentence • Her keen observation of the painting's details impressed the art critic.
12 4 noun n noun
• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • The presenter gave a detailed presentation on climate change.
12 5 noun n noun
• the act of returning to the country of origin
Example sentence • The repatriation of cultural artifacts to their country of origin is an important step in preserving global cultural heritage.
9 4 noun n noun
• an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
Example sentence • There is a wide variation in the color of autumn leaves.
13 5 noun n noun
• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
Example sentence • I need some clarification on the instructions.
11 5 noun n Example sentence • His new job required him to attend an orientation session.
11 5 noun n noun
• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
Example sentence • Her realization that she had forgotten her keys made her turn around and go back home.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of improving by renewing and restoring
Example sentence • The house underwent a major renovation to update its outdated features.
8 3 noun n noun
• the human act of creating
Example sentence • The artist's new painting is a stunning creation .
11 4 noun n noun
• identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Example sentence • His appellation , 'The Great', was given to him by his loyal followers.
14 6 noun n noun
• a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
Example sentence • I experienced disorientation after spinning in circles.
9 3 noun n noun
• an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
Example sentence • The geologists studied the rock formation to understand its origin.
10 4 noun n noun
• the people who inhabit a territory or state
Example sentence • The population of the city has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
11 4 noun n noun
• a district that is reserved for particular purpose
Example sentence • I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
10 4 noun n noun
• the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle
Example sentence • The letter brought about a shocking revelation about his true identity.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
Example sentence • I need a translation of this document.
14 4 noun n noun
• a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
Example sentence • Public transportation is more convenient than driving in the city.
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