9 3 noun n noun
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Example sentence • He struggled with drug addiction for years.
12 4 noun n noun
• (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
Example sentence • The court's jurisdiction extends only to cases within its territory.
10 3 noun n noun
• an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
Example sentence • He was known for his strong conviction in his beliefs.
12 4 noun n noun
• authoritative prohibition
Example sentence • The interdiction of illegal drugs is a major priority for law enforcement agencies.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
Example sentence • Her arthritis causes a great deal of affliction and pain.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Example sentence • The weather prediction suggests rain this afternoon.
9 3 noun n noun
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example sentence • The depiction of violence in the film was graphic and disturbing.
10 3 noun n noun
• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • The mechanic conducted a thorough inspection of the car before giving it back to the owner.
13 4 noun n noun
• opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Example sentence • There is a contradiction between her words and her actions.
7 2 noun n noun
• the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
Example sentence • Her diction is clear and precise, making her a great public speaker.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
Example sentence • He was found guilty of the cruel infliction of pain on the animals.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved
Example sentence • The family received an eviction notice after falling behind on rent.
8 2 noun n noun
• a state of conflict between persons
Example sentence • There was friction between the two teams during the game.
11 3 noun n noun
• a principle that limits the extent of something
Example sentence • The school has implemented strict restrictions on cellphone use during classes.
10 4 noun n noun
• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
Example sentence • He always exercises moderation when it comes to eating sweets.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
Example sentence • She loves reading fiction novels in her free time.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The building had to undergo a reinspection after failing the initial inspection.
14 4 noun n noun
• knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Example sentence • He approached the dangerous situation with great circumspection .
9 4 noun n noun
• a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
Example sentence • The couple decided to go through mediation in order to resolve their divorce peacefully.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
12 4 noun n noun
• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Example sentence • I received a confirmation email for my flight reservation.
8 4 noun n noun
• a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream
11 4 noun n noun
• a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
Example sentence • The dereliction of duty by the police officer resulted in an increase in crime.
10 4 noun n noun
• projectiles to be fired from a gun
Example sentence • The soldiers were running low on ammunition .
11 4 noun n noun
• a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
Example sentence • There is a fierce competition among the athletes to win the gold medal.
13 5 noun n noun
• the process of giving careful thought to something
Example sentence • The company took into consideration the opinions of its employees before making a decision.
10 3 noun n noun
• the feelings expressed on a person's face
Example sentence • She had a happy expression on her face.
10 3 noun n noun
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Example sentence • Her first impression of him was that he was kind and trustworthy.
12 4 noun n noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • Sexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two parents.
12 4 noun n noun
• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Example sentence • We had a long and meaningful conversation about our future plans.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl from her home.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of examining resemblances
Example sentence • In comparison to last year, sales have increased by 20%.
10 3 noun n noun
• the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
Example sentence • The metal rod allows for efficient conduction of heat.
11 3 noun n noun
• (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Example sentence • During labor, women experience uterine contractions that help push the baby out.
9 3 noun n noun
• a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Example sentence • The detective made a deduction based on the evidence found at the crime scene.
9 3 noun n noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud explosion shook the entire building.
9 3 noun n noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The induction ceremony for the new members of the club will be held next week.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
9 4 noun n noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The factory increased its production of automobiles.
12 3 noun n noun
• a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
Example sentence • The tightness in his chest was a sign of constriction .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• prose writing that is not fictional
Example sentence • I prefer reading nonfiction books because I enjoy learning about real events and people.
12 4 noun n noun
• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Example sentence • The brave firefighter received a commendation for saving a child from the burning building.
10 3 noun n noun
• the coloring of a person's face
verb
• give a certain color to
Example sentence • She has a fair complexion .
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• dryness resulting from the removal of water
Example sentence • Severe dehydration can be life-threatening.
12 4 noun n noun
• a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
Example sentence • The refugee camp is facing a severe malnutrition crisis.
9 3 noun n noun
• any of various large ancient Greek coins
Example sentence • She proudly wore a gold medallion around her neck.
9 3 noun n noun
• (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
Example sentence • Good nutrition is essential for maintaining a healthy body.
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