11 4 noun n noun
• the act of making and recording a measurement
Example sentence • Her keen observation of the painting's details impressed the art critic.
12 5 noun n noun
• a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
Example sentence • His equivocation mirrored his indecisiveness.
13 5 noun n noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
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.
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.
10 4 noun n noun
• the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means
Example sentence • The magician performed an impressive levitation trick during the show.
10 4 noun n noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Example sentence • Her motivation to succeed drove her to study late into the night.
8 3 noun n noun
• leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
verb
• spend or take a vacation
Example sentence • I am going on vacation next week.
11 4 noun n noun
• a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The declaration of independence was signed in 1776.
12 4 noun n noun
• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • The presenter gave a detailed presentation on climate change.
13 5 noun n noun
• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
Example sentence • I need some clarification on the instructions.
13 5 noun n noun
• something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
Example sentence • His justification for lying was that he was protecting his friend.
12 5 noun n noun
• an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
Example sentence • I received a notification about my package being delivered.
10 4 noun n noun
• the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle
Example sentence • The letter brought about a shocking revelation about his true identity.
11 5 noun n noun
• a person who is loathsome or disgusting
Example sentence • The haunted house was an abomination , with creepy crawlies everywhere.
11 4 noun n noun
• a final climactic stage
Example sentence • Their wedding was the culmination of years of planning and anticipation.
11 4 noun n noun
• changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Example sentence • Environmental degradation is a major concern for many scientists.
14 6 noun n noun
• the act of designating or identifying something
Example sentence • The police asked for my identification before letting me enter the building.
12 5 noun n noun
• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
Example sentence • The room was filled with soft illumination from the candles.
11 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
Example sentence • The doctor gave me an inoculation to protect against the flu.
10 4 noun n noun
• a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
Example sentence • I received an invitation to my friend's wedding.
12 5 noun n noun
• an increase in rate of change
Example sentence • The car's acceleration was impressive, reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds.
13 5 noun n Example sentence • The collaboration between the two artists resulted in a beautiful mural.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• dryness resulting from the removal of water
Example sentence • Severe dehydration can be life-threatening.
12 5 noun n noun
• (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
Example sentence • After much deliberation , we decided to go on a vacation to the beach.
11 4 noun n noun
• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
Example sentence • He suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the rugby game.
11 4 noun n noun
• (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
Example sentence • The cat's playful demeanor was the very incarnation of curiosity.
10 4 noun n noun
• maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
Example sentence • The eggs require a period of incubation before they hatch.
10 4 noun n noun
• a principle that limits the extent of something
Example sentence • There is a limitation on the number of characters in a tweet.
9 3 noun n noun
• a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
Example sentence • The narration in the movie was captivating and kept the audience engaged.
13 5 noun n noun
• growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
Example sentence • The proliferation of smartphones has rapidly changed the way we communicate.
9 3 noun n noun
• a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Example sentence • He used a famous quotation to open his speech.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
Example sentence • The doctor explained that the patient's regeneration would take several months.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of rotating as if on an axis
Example sentence • The Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
Example sentence • Many children in developing countries suffer from chronic starvation .
14 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
11 5 noun n noun
• a formal organization of people or groups of people
Example sentence • The local garden association organizes workshops on sustainable gardening practices.
10 4 noun n noun
• successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
Example sentence • She used divination to predict the future.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
Example sentence • The scientist was accused of falsification of data in his research paper.
11 4 noun n noun
• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Example sentence • His rude comment was a deliberate provocation .
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
Example sentence • The university's accreditation was renewed for another five years.
14 5 noun n noun
• a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
Example sentence • Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security.
12 5 noun n noun
• a document containing the terms of surrender
Example sentence • The army's capitulation led to the surrender of the entire city.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
Example sentence • She received her certification as a yoga instructor last week.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
Example sentence • The classification of plants is based on their characteristics and structures.
13 5 noun n noun
• the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series
Example sentence • The concatenation of the strings resulted in a longer sentence.
12 4 noun n noun
• the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
Example sentence • The consummation of their marriage was a beautiful ceremony.
10 4 noun n noun
• complete and wholehearted fidelity
Example sentence • She received a plaque in recognition of her dedication to the organization.
10 4 noun n noun
• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
Example sentence • He sued the tabloid for defamation after they published false information about him.
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