7 2 noun
n
noun
• something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example sentence • He only ate a small portion of the cake.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
Example sentence • The teacher will apportion the essays evenly among the students.
12 5 adjective
adj
adjective
• Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.
Example sentence • She is a strong advocate for the antiabortion movement.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The proportion of students who passed the exam was quite high.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
Example sentence • She twisted her body into a contortion to fit through the narrow opening.
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
• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Example sentence • I need to do some preparation before the meeting.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The artist used distortion to create an abstract painting.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • She was accused of extortion after demanding money from her former employer.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a person authorized to conduct religious worship
Example sentence • The parson delivered a heartfelt sermon to the congregation.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence • The country's political regime is known for its repression of free speech and dissent.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a justly deserved penalty
Example sentence • He was seeking retribution for the wrongs done to him.
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.
14 5 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The government implemented a policy of wealth redistribution to address income inequality.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The spaceship used advanced propulsion to travel faster than light.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a tortuous and twisted shape or position
Example sentence • The bridge collapsed due to the torsion caused by the strong winds.
18 6 noun
n
noun
• termination of pregnancy without expulsion of all of the products of conception
Example sentence • She experienced an incomplete abortion and had to undergo surgery to remove the remaining tissue.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• a deliberate termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The law prohibits induced abortion except for cases in which the mother's life is at risk.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• termination of pregnancy without expulsion of all of the products of conception
Example sentence • The doctor explained the risks and benefits of a partial abortion .
19 7 noun
n
noun
• a natural loss of the products of conception
Example sentence • She experienced a spontaneous abortion during her first trimester.
19 7 noun
n
noun
• a legally induced abortion for medical reasons (as when the mother's life is threatened)
Example sentence • In some countries, therapeutic abortion is legal only under certain circumstances.
18 6 noun
n
noun
• the appearance of symptoms that signal the impending loss of the products of conception
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with threatened abortion and recommended bed rest.
25 9 noun
n
noun
• the number of cases of a disease divided by the number of infections with the agent that causes the disease
Example sentence • The case-to-infection proportion in this region is currently 1:5.
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.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • I ask for your pardon for arriving late to the meeting.
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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
Example sentence • The families of the victims demanded reparation for their losses.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the activity of protecting someone or something
Example sentence • He wore a helmet for protection while riding his bike.
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.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Example sentence • She inherited a large fortune from her grandfather.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Example sentence • I would like to express my appreciation for your hard work.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
Example sentence • The whole town gathered for the joyful celebration of New Year's Eve.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• joint operation or action
Example sentence • The success of the project was possible due to the cooperation of all team members.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
Example sentence • The corporation is investing in new technology to improve productivity.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Example sentence • She has been suffering from depression for many years.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the successful completion of a program of study
Example sentence • My graduation ceremony will be held in the school auditorium.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Example sentence • Her obsession with cleanliness borders on neuroticism.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • He receives a monthly pension from his former employer.
9 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of radiation can be extremely harmful to the human body.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of lacking unity
Example sentence • The separation of church and state is important in maintaining a secular society.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
Example sentence • The car's suspension was in need of repair.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of passing from one state or place to the next
verb
• cause to convert or undergo a transition
Example sentence • The transition from summer to fall is always beautiful.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
Example sentence • The movie was a faithful adaptation of the book.
13 4 noun
n
Example sentence • The confrontation between the two rival gangs turned violent.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
Example sentence • Many young people are not fully educated about contraception .
13 4 noun
n
noun
• opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Example sentence • There is a contradiction between her words and her actions.
12 6 noun
n
noun
• a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
Example sentence • My dog has an appointment with the veterinarian tomorrow.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Example sentence • He couldn't help but feel responsible for his sister's misfortune .
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