9 4 noun n noun
• a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
Example sentence • The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
9 3 noun n noun
• undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
Example sentence • Air pollution is a major problem in many cities around the world.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
Example sentence • The scientific revolution led to major advancements in the fields of astronomy and physics.
12 4 noun n noun
• (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
Example sentence • The distribution of food to the famine-affected areas was delayed due to bad weather.
11 4 noun n noun
• an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
Example sentence • The university is a prestigious institution known for its academic excellence.
11 4 noun n noun
• the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
Example sentence • The prosecution presented evidence that the defendant was at the crime scene.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
Example sentence • Religious persecution was a common occurrence during medieval times.
11 4 noun n noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • The judge ordered the defendant to pay restitution to the victims of the scam.
11 4 noun n noun
• a justly deserved penalty
Example sentence • He was seeking retribution for the wrongs done to him.
8 3 noun n noun
• the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
Example sentence • Every morning, I performed my ablutions by washing my face and brushing my teeth.
10 4 noun n noun
• the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
Example sentence • The devolution of power to local councils has been a key policy of the current government.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • The dilution of the orange juice made it taste less concentrated.
14 5 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The government implemented a policy of wealth redistribution to address income inequality.
12 4 noun n noun
• law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
Example sentence • The new constitution was ratified by a majority of voters.
11 5 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• tiny; relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Lilliput
noun
• a 6-inch tall inhabitant of Lilliput in a novel by Jonathan Swift
Example sentence • The lilliputian was the smallest and cutest member of the dog show.
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.
12 4 noun n noun
• an event in which one thing is substituted for another
Example sentence • The teacher made a substitution and brought in a substitute to cover her class.
12 4 noun n noun
• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Example sentence • His contribution to the project was invaluable.
9 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• putting a condemned person to death
Example sentence • The execution of the project was flawless.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• separation into component parts
Example sentence • The dissolution of the partnership was a difficult process for both parties involved.
10 4 noun n noun
• change toward something smaller or lower
Example sentence • The diminution of population in the small town led to the closure of several businesses.
13 5 noun n noun
• execution by electricity
Example sentence • The electrician died from electrocution after coming into contact with a live wire.
8 3 noun n noun
• a rolling or revolving motion
Example sentence • The scientific community is still studying the process of volution .
11 4 noun n noun
• assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
Example sentence • The attribution of the painting to a famous artist increased its value.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shape of something rotating rapidly
Example sentence • The convolution of flavors in this dish is truly remarkable.
9 4 noun n noun
• an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
Example sentence • She won the elocution contest with her powerful delivery and clear articulation.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to the Aleut or their language or culture
noun
• a member of the people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands and southwestern Alaska
10 4 noun n noun
• (rhetoric) a formal or authoritative address that advises or exhorts
Example sentence • During his allocution , the defendant expressed remorse for his actions.
14 5 noun n noun
• a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
Example sentence • His speech was filled with unnecessary circumlocutions that made it hard to understand his point.
8 3 noun n noun
• a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Example sentence • Her colorful locution captivated the audience.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• The process or result of reconstituting
Example sentence • The reconstitution of the dried soup mix only takes 5 minutes.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something done (usually as opposed to something said)
verb
• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example sentence • He took immediate action and called for help.
9 3 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • Please pay attention to the instructions.
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.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the murder case.
7 2 verb v noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month.
5 2 noun n noun
• a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
Example sentence • The ocean is vast and deep.
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 noun n noun
• approval to do something
Example sentence • I need permission to access this file.
9 4 noun n noun
• the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
Example sentence • The current situation is very complicated.
7 2 noun n noun
• a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I need to go to the train station to get my ticket.
6 2 noun n noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• intended to reduce pollution
Example sentence • The company implemented antipollution measures to reduce its carbon footprint.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of turning or winding or folding around a central axis
Example sentence • The dancer's circumvolution on stage captivated the audience.
7 3 noun n noun
• the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions
Example sentence • The elution of the target compound was achieved using a specific solvent.
10 4 noun n noun
• reduction in size of an organ or part (as in the return of the uterus to normal size after childbirth)
Example sentence • The involution of the uterus is a normal process that occurs after childbirth.
14 6 noun n noun
• evolution on a large scale extending over geologic era and resulting in the formation of new taxonomic groups
Example sentence • Many scientists believe that macroevolution is driven by the accumulation of small genetic changes.
14 6 noun n noun
• evolution resulting from small specific genetic changes that can lead to a new subspecies
Example sentence • Scientists have observed microevolution occurring in the population of birds over a span of several generations.
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