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.
13 5 noun
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noun
• a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
Example sentence • Her acting skills were impressive, especially her ability for improvisation .
12 5 noun
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noun
• a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
Example sentence • His equivocation mirrored his indecisiveness.
12 5 noun
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• a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Example sentence • The Mayans created a highly advanced civilization in Central America.
15 6 noun
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noun
• the action of making something democratic
Example sentence • The democratization of education has led to increased access to schooling for marginalized communities.
11 5 noun
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noun
• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
Example sentence • Her realization that she had forgotten her keys made her turn around and go back home.
15 6 noun
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noun
• an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft)
Example sentence • The economic crisis led to the destabilization of the country's currency.
12 5 noun
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noun
• a group of people who work together
Example sentence • The nonprofit organization provides support to homeless individuals.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the condition of being urbanized
Example sentence • The effects of urbanization on the environment can be significant.
13 5 noun
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noun
• a document giving an official instruction or command
Example sentence • She had to provide authorization before accessing the confidential files.
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.
8 3 noun
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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.
15 6 noun
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noun
• The act of personalizing something, or adapting it for somebody's needs or tastes.
Example sentence • The website offers a wide range of personalization options.
13 5 noun
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noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
11 4 noun
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noun
• a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The declaration of independence was signed in 1776.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• the act of making less strict
Example sentence • The country saw a significant liberalization of its economy in the past decade.
10 4 noun
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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.
11 4 noun
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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
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noun
• the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
Example sentence • The organisation held a meeting to discuss the upcoming event.
12 4 noun
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noun
• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • The presenter gave a detailed presentation on climate change.
14 6 noun
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noun
• the act of designating or identifying something
Example sentence • The police asked for my identification before letting me enter the building.
10 4 noun
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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.
13 5 noun
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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
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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.
13 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• changing something from state to private ownership or control
Example sentence • The privatization of the energy sector led to increased competition.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata
Example sentence • Social stratification is the division of society into different social classes based on wealth, status, and power.
13 5 noun
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noun
• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
Example sentence • I need some clarification on the instructions.
13 5 noun
n
Example sentence • The collaboration between the two artists resulted in a beautiful mural.
12 4 noun
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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
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noun
• a final climactic stage
Example sentence • Their wedding was the culmination of years of planning and anticipation.
10 4 noun
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noun
• a principle that limits the extent of something
Example sentence • There is a limitation on the number of characters in a tweet.
13 5 noun
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noun
• making modern in appearance or behavior
Example sentence • The city's modernization plan includes upgrading the public transportation system.
14 6 noun
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noun
• an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
Example sentence • The popularization of yoga has led to an increase in the number of yoga studios.
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.
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.
14 5 noun
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noun
• the act of consolidating power under a central control
Example sentence • The company implemented centralization to streamline operations.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Example sentence • The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer.
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.
11 4 noun
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noun
• dryness resulting from the removal of water
Example sentence • Severe dehydration can be life-threatening.
12 5 noun
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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
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noun
• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
Example sentence • He suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the rugby game.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
Example sentence • Successful fertilization requires the gametes to come into contact with each other.
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 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.
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.
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
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noun
• growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
Example sentence • The proliferation of smartphones has rapidly changed the way we communicate.
9 3 noun
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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.
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