10 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
Example sentence • I have a strong attachment to my childhood home.
10 3 noun
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noun
• avoiding emotional involvement
Example sentence • He maintained a sense of detachment from the drama unfolding around him.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basement is flooded after the heavy rain.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
Example sentence • She filed a complaint against her coworker for sexual harassment .
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her face turned red with embarrassment when she realized she had mispronounced the word.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The new law will require stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • The new restaurant is a popular establishment in town.
12 3 noun
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noun
• an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
Example sentence • Their successful entrenchment in the market has made them a dominant player.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • He stared at the magician's trick in astonishment .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a source of materials to nourish the body
Example sentence • Eating fruits and vegetables is important for daily nourishment .
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Example sentence • The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in the classroom.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
10 3 noun
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noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • The punishment for stealing is imprisonment.
11 3 noun
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noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Example sentence • I need to find a replacement for my broken phone.
11 3 verb, noun
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noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • The impeachment trial of the President lasted for several weeks.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a superior paper resembling sheepskin
Example sentence • She unrolled the ancient parchment and began to read the faded text.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
Example sentence • The debasement of the currency led to skyrocketing inflation.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land)
Example sentence • The property owner granted an easement to the neighboring property owner for access to the shared driveway.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a court order to an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages and to send the money to the court or to the person who won a lawsuit against the employee
Example sentence • The judge ordered a garnishment of his wages to pay off his debts.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Example sentence • The prolonged drought resulted in the impoverishment of farmers in the region.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
Example sentence • The placement of furniture in a room can greatly affect the overall aesthetics.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a new appraisal or evaluation
Example sentence • The company is conducting a reassessment of its marketing strategy.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being restored to its former good condition
Example sentence • The hotel is undergoing refurbishment to update its rooms and facilities.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• filling again by supplying what has been used up
Example sentence • The grocery store needs to order a replenishment of fresh produce.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • Winning the championship was a great accomplishment for the team.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
Example sentence • Her advancement within the company was well-deserved.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • I saw an advertisement for a new phone on TV.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • I watched the fireworks in amazement .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The teacher handed out the final assessment to the students.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • The king ordered the banishment of the traitor from the kingdom.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the time at which something is supposed to begin
Example sentence • The commencement of the project will be on Monday.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Example sentence • The displacement of the ship caused it to rock back and forth.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The actor received a lucrative endorsement deal with a popular beverage company.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• an improvement that makes something more agreeable
Example sentence • The company has invested in research and development for the enhancement of their products.
11 3 noun
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noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • We stopped at a café to get some refreshments.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers full reimbursement for travel expenses.
9 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
Example sentence • I'm not here to pass judgement on anyone's choices.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Example sentence • She made a bold statement by wearing a bright red dress to the party.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example sentence • The construction of the new shopping mall resulted in the encroachment on the green space.
10 3 noun
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noun
• act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
Example sentence • The school offers various enrichment programs for gifted students.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
Example sentence • The company implemented retrenchment measures to reduce costs.
12 4 noun
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Example sentence • The constant noise outside led to a diminishment in my concentration.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • I will take your request under advisement and let you know my decision soon.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
Example sentence • The CEO's lavish spending was seen as an aggrandizement of his own wealth.
11 3 noun
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noun
• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
Example sentence • The policy of appeasement was widely criticized for allowing Hitler to expand his power in Europe.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• confusion resulting from failure to understand
Example sentence • I watched with bemusement as the dog chased its own tail.
12 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The disbursement of funds will be done by the finance department.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
Example sentence • Her wedding dress was covered in intricate embellishments.
11 3 noun
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noun
• military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon
Example sentence • The military base has various emplacements for defense.
10 3 noun
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noun
• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • The bright colors and enticing packaging of the candy bar served as a great enticement for children.
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