13 5 noun
n
noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
13 5 noun
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noun
• (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination
Example sentence • The judge ordered a reexamination of the evidence before making a final decision.
12 4 noun
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noun
• the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
Example sentence • The consummation of their marriage was a beautiful ceremony.
10 4 noun
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noun
• the act of digging something up out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried
Example sentence • The exhumation of the body took place last week to investigate the cause of death.
12 5 noun
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noun
• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
Example sentence • The room was filled with soft illumination from the candles.
11 5 noun
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noun
• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
Example sentence • She had to study all night for her final examination .
11 4 noun
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noun
• an abrupt excited utterance
Example sentence • He shouted an exclamation of joy when he won the lottery.
11 4 noun
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noun
• a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Example sentence • The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the math problem.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• an exasperated feeling of annoyance
Example sentence • She sighed in exasperation when her computer crashed yet again.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
Example sentence • She has a deep fascination for ancient history.
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.
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.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
Example sentence • The increase in air pollution caused an exacerbation of my asthma symptoms.
13 5 noun
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noun
• illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
Example sentence • He believed the shadowy figure he saw in the corner of his room was just a hallucination .
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Example sentence • His impersonation of Elvis Presley was spot-on.
12 5 noun
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noun
• the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.)
Example sentence • Artificial insemination is a common method for breeding livestock.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
Example sentence • It is recommended to get a flu vaccination every year.
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.
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.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
Example sentence • The doctor performed CPR as a means of resuscitation .
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 .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
Example sentence • The summation of the numbers 1, 2, and 3 is 6.
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.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
Example sentence • We finally reached our destination after a long journey.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • She showed great determination in achieving her goals.
13 5 verb, noun, adjective
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noun
• the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
Example sentence • The dissemination of information is crucial in a democratic society.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant
Example sentence • Many plants rely on insects for pollination .
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Example sentence • The result is only an approximation .
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.
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.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
Example sentence • Many coastal cities rely on desalination plants to provide fresh water for their residents.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
Example sentence • The economy is experiencing a period of stagnation .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
Example sentence • The baby was born with a facial malformation .
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
• indecision in speech or action
Example sentence • I could hear the hesitation in his voice as he answered the question.
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.
12 5 noun
n
Example sentence • She waited with anticipation for her exam results.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the skillful and effective interaction of movements
Example sentence • Effective coordination among team members is crucial for project success.
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 5 noun
n
noun
• freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
Example sentence • The emancipation of slaves was a long and hard-fought battle.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
Example sentence • She had a vivid imagination and could easily create fantastical worlds in her mind.
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.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the condition of living or the state of being alive
Example sentence • The animation in that video game is incredible.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
Example sentence • The recipe calls for a combination of spices.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
Example sentence • She offered me words of consolation when I was feeling down.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
Example sentence • She spent years researching and writing her dissertation on genetic mutations.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a state of separation between persons or groups
Example sentence • She preferred to live in isolation away from the bustling city.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
Example sentence • The university administration is responsible for managing the academic programs.
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