9 3 noun n noun
• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Example sentence • She showed deference to her elders by always speaking politely to them.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
verb
• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Example sentence • He bowed his head in reverence before the altar.
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 Example sentence • I have a preference for tea over coffee.
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.
13 4 noun n noun
• the size of something as given by the distance around it
Example sentence • The circumference of a circle is equal to its diameter multiplied by pi.
9 3 noun n noun
• the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
Example sentence • Her inference was based on the evidence presented in the court.
12 4 noun n noun
• unbiased impartial unconcern
Example sentence • Her indifference towards his feelings hurt him deeply.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
Example sentence • We had a teleconference with our overseas partners to discuss the project.
12 3 noun n noun
• (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst
Example sentence • Psychologists often explore the concept of transference in therapy sessions.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• an irreverent mental attitude
Example sentence • His irreverence towards authority got him into trouble with the police.
12 4 noun n noun
• the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan
Example sentence • She resented being treated with subservience and longed for equality.
8 3 noun n noun
• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Example sentence • She glared at her parents in defiance .
11 4 noun n noun
• recovery or preservation from loss or danger
Example sentence • The town celebrated their deliverance from the storm with a community picnic.
9 3 noun n noun
• a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Example sentence • He was offered a generous severance package when he was laid off from his job.
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.
15 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• A conference held by video link. An arranged video phone call between more than two parties.
verb
• To hold a conference or meeting via a remote video link
Example sentence • We had a videoconference with our colleagues in Japan.
9 3 noun n noun
• the lack of knowledge or education
Example sentence • His ignorance of the law led to his arrest.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• document effecting a property transfer
Example sentence • The subway system is a popular mode of conveyance in this city.
8 3 noun n noun
• a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Example sentence • Criminal deviance is often associated with high-risk behaviors.
12 3 noun n noun
• apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
Example sentence • He claimed to have clairvoyance and could predict the future.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of cohering or sticking together
Example sentence • The essay lacked coherence ; it jumped from one idea to another without any logical flow.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Example sentence • Her appearance at the party surprised everyone.
7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
12 4 noun n noun
• the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Example sentence • She has a high level of intelligence .
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.
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
Example sentence • He sought vengeance against his enemies.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The occurrence of thunderstorms is common in this region during the summer.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
Example sentence • She demonstrated strict adherence to the rules.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Example sentence • Many people have a strong dependence on coffee to start their day.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of inhering; the state of being a fixed characteristic
Example sentence • The inherence of certain traits can be seen in family members.
8 3 noun n noun
• a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
Example sentence • The audience was captivated by the singer's performance.
8 2 noun n noun
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
10 4 noun n noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • She has years of experience in the field of marketing.
9 3 noun n noun
• promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
Example sentence • I need to renew my car insurance .
7 2 noun n noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • She studied political science in college.
7 2 noun n noun
• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Example sentence • The poet's words flowed with a beautiful cadence .
14 4 noun n noun
• communication by the exchange of letters
Example sentence • I need to write a letter of correspondence to my boss.
8 2 noun n noun
• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Example sentence • I don't give much credence to rumors.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
Example sentence • The decline of the Roman Empire was marked by political corruption and moral decadence .
9 3 noun n noun
• the gradual beginning or coming forth
Example sentence • The emergence of new technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.
8 3 noun n noun
• high status importance owing to marked superiority
Example sentence • He achieved eminence in the field of medicine.
12 4 noun n noun
• involuntary urination or defecation
Example sentence • The elderly are more susceptible to experiencing urinary incontinence .
10 3 noun n noun
• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Example sentence • He enjoyed a weekend of indulgence in luxurious spa treatments.
10 3 noun n noun
• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
Example sentence • His negligence led to the accident.
11 3 noun n noun
• the property of a continuous and connected period of time
Example sentence • She succeeded in her career through persistence and hard work.
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