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 3 noun
n
noun
• the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
Example sentence • The new tax on sugary drinks aims to reduce the consumption of unhealthy beverages.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The resumption of classes caused excitement among the students.
15 5 noun
n
Example sentence • The country's overconsumption of natural resources is causing environmental degradation.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• immunity from an obligation or duty
Example sentence • Students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for exemption from the final exam.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• sound practical judgment
Example sentence • She had the gumption to speak up and express her opinion at the meeting.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
Example sentence • The heavy rainstorm caused a disruption in the city's transportation system.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• someone who has won first place in a competition
adjective satellite
• holding first place in a contest
verb
• protect or fight for as a champion
Example sentence • He trained hard to become the champion of his weight class.
19 7 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
Example sentence • The government is implementing measures to stimulate economic consumption .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
Example sentence • The absorption of water by the plant roots is crucial for its growth.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
Example sentence • The company's preemption of the market through aggressive marketing strategies allowed them to gain a significant market share.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
Example sentence • The protagonist seeks redemption for his past mistakes.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
Example sentence • The process of adsorption is used in water treatment to remove impurities.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
Example sentence • The summation of the numbers 1, 2, and 3 is 6.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
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.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
Example sentence • It is recommended to get a flu vaccination every year.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Example sentence • The result is only an approximation .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
Example sentence • The investigation uncovered widespread corruption among high-ranking officials.
7 3 noun
n
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13 5 noun
n
noun
• illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
Example sentence • He believed the shadowy figure he saw in the corner of his room was just a hallucination .
10 2 noun
n
noun
• United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
10 3 noun
n
noun
• approval to do something
Example sentence • I need permission to access this file.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
Example sentence • The consummation of their marriage was a beautiful ceremony.
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.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a statement that represents something in words
Example sentence • The book provides a detailed description of the protagonist's journey.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
Example sentence • I have the option to order my food online.
12 3 noun
n
adjective
• available only with a doctor's written prescription
noun
• directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
Example sentence • She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription .
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• destroying or killing a large part of the population
Example sentence • The decimation of the population led to a scarcity of resources.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
Example sentence • The volcano's eruption was a spectacular sight.
20 6 noun
n
noun
• Scottish obstetrician and surgeon who pioneered in the use of ether and discovered the anesthetic effects of chloroform (1811-1870)
13 4 noun
n
noun
• United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of admitting someone to enter
Example sentence • The admission fee to the museum is $10.
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.
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.
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.
7 3 noun
n
Example sentence • She was overwhelmed with emotion when she won the award.
10 4 noun
n
Example sentence • We visited an art exhibition at the museum.
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.
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.
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.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
verb
• show, express or direct through movement
Example sentence • The motion of the waves in the ocean was mesmerizing.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
Example sentence • He received a promotion after working hard for many years.
12 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • You need to complete the registration form before attending the conference.
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