12 3 noun
n
noun
• a yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed)
Example sentence • The scientist used fluoresceins to visualize the cells under a microscope.
11 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The decrescence in population growth is a cause for concern.
15 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • After a severe illness, she required a long period of reconvalescence .
5 1
adverb
• From a specified time in the past.
preposition
• From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred.
Example sentence • I haven't seen him since last week.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The prince rode on his white horse.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There is a noticeable difference in color between the two paintings.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
verb
• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Example sentence • The detective found evidence at the crime scene.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
verb
• cause to be quiet or not talk
Example sentence • The room fell into silence after the professor finished speaking.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
Example sentence • During adolescence , teenagers often experience a heightened sense of self-awareness.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
Example sentence • I convinced my friend to go bungee jumping with me.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
Example sentence • I live in the province of Ontario.
5 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20
Example sentence • The twins are identical and look exactly alike.
4 1 noun
n
verb
• commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
Example sentence • He confessed his sins to the priest.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
Example sentence • It's just a coincidence that we both ended up at the same restaurant.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
Example sentence • I will be attending a conference on AI next week.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Example sentence • He spoke with confidence , knowing he had prepared well for the presentation.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
Example sentence • The lawyer presented a strong defence for his client in court.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example sentence • The essence of the poem lies in its beautiful imagery.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • The existence of aliens has been a topic of debate for centuries.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • I need to mend the fence in my backyard.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
5 1 adverb
adv
adverb
• (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
Example sentence • She was feeling unwell and hence unable to attend the party.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
Example sentence • She fought for independence from her oppressive government.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the quality of innocent naivete
Example sentence • The child's innocence was evident in the way he saw the world.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Example sentence • She has a high level of intelligence .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
Example sentence • The police were called to stop the interference in the domestic dispute.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
Example sentence • You need a valid driving licence in order to operate a vehicle.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the action of attacking an enemy
Example sentence • He was charged with a serious criminal offence .
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • His presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • I need to check my references before submitting the report.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Example sentence • I have a primary residence in New York City.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write a strong closing sentence for my essay.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
Example sentence • Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to become violent themselves.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the process of growing into a youth
Example sentence • The artist captured the sense of juvenescence in her painting of a young girl playing in the field.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
Example sentence • The coalescence of the two companies led to the creation of a global powerhouse.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
Example sentence • After her surgery, she needed several weeks of convalescence to fully recover.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
Example sentence • The florescence of the cherry blossoms added beauty to the park.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
Example sentence • The incandescence of the candle filled the room with a warm glow.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
Example sentence • The inflorescence of the sunflower consists of many small individual flowers arranged in a disc shape.
12 4
noun
• swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
Example sentence • The doctor observed intumescence in the patient's knee.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date
Example sentence • The rapid development of technology has led to the obsolescence of many household appliances.
15 4 noun
n
noun
• a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased
Example sentence • The diver was dazzled by the swirling phosphorescence in the water.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the time of life when sex glands become functional
Example sentence • My daughter's pubescence began when she was 12 years old.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• in a state of progressive putrefaction
Example sentence • The smell of putrescence filled the room.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
Example sentence • Cellular senescence is a state of permanent growth arrest.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues
Example sentence • The doctor measured the patient's tumescence during the physical examination.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• food chopped into small bits
verb
• make less severe or harsh
Example sentence • She carefully minced the garlic for the pasta sauce.
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