8 2 verb, noun
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• (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
verb
• perform as expected when applied
Example sentence • The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of examining resemblances
Example sentence • In comparison to last year, sales have increased by 20%.
11 4 noun
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• a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
Example sentence • There is a fierce competition among the athletes to win the gold medal.
10 3 noun
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• the coloring of a person's face
verb
• give a certain color to
Example sentence • She has a fair complexion .
11 3 noun
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• the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
Example sentence • A conjunction joins two clauses together in a sentence.
10 3 noun
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• a formal command or admonition
Example sentence • The judge issued an injunction to prevent the company from selling its patented product.
11 4 noun
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• 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.
8 2 noun
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• the place where two or more things come together
Example sentence • At the junction , turn left to reach the supermarket.
13 5 noun
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noun
• the analysis of a vector field
Example sentence • The decomposition of organic matter in the soil is essential for the growth of plants.
11 4 noun
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noun
• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
Example sentence • The composition of this painting is really impressive.
10 4 noun
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noun
• the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
Example sentence • The new tax law felt like an imposition on the working class.
8 3 verb, noun
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noun
• the particular portion of space occupied by something
verb
• cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
Example sentence • He was offered a high-paying position at a prestigious company.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
Example sentence • The compilation of all her essays was published in a single book.
13 5 noun
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• (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles
Example sentence • The recombination of genes during meiosis is essential for genetic diversity.
11 3 noun
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noun
• (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group
Example sentence • The company's dysfunction was evident in its disorganized workflow and constant turnover.
11 3 verb, noun
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noun
• a failure to function normally
verb
• fail to function or function improperly
Example sentence • The malfunction of the heating system caused the temperature to drop significantly.
7 2 noun
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• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Example sentence • The priest performed the unction during the last rites.
10 3 noun
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• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • The mechanic conducted a thorough inspection of the car before giving it back to the owner.
9 3 noun
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noun
• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
Example sentence • I have an objection to the proposal.
10 3 noun
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• the act of having and controlling property
Example sentence • He showed off his new possession , a shiny sports car.
12 5 noun
n
Example sentence • The reimposition of strict lockdown measures caused widespread unrest among the population.
10 4 noun
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noun
• projectiles to be fired from a gun
Example sentence • The soldiers were running low on ammunition .
10 4 noun
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noun
• a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
Example sentence • They went on an expedition to explore the uncharted territory.
10 4 noun
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• the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
Example sentence • The opposition party is demanding an investigation into the government's handling of the crisis.
10 3 noun
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noun
• approval to do something
Example sentence • I need permission to access this file.
12 4 noun
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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 3 noun
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• the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
Example sentence • The new tax on sugary drinks aims to reduce the consumption of unhealthy beverages.
11 3 noun
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noun
• (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Example sentence • During labor, women experience uterine contractions that help push the baby out.
12 3 noun
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noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
9 3 verb, noun
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noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl from her home.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• one whose business is the management of funerals
Example sentence • The mortician embalmed the body before the funeral.
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.
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.
9 3 noun
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noun
• (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
Example sentence • Good nutrition is essential for maintaining a healthy body.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
Example sentence • Air pollution is a major problem in many cities around the world.
14 5 noun
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• something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
Example sentence • I received a great recommendation for a new restaurant in town.
8 3 noun
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noun
• someone who plays a music as a profession
Example sentence • The musician played the piano with great passion.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
verb
• write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
Example sentence • The students started a petition to save the school's art program.
9 4 noun
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noun
• the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
Example sentence • The abolition of slavery was a significant milestone in American history.
12 5 noun
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• 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.
10 5 noun
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noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The initiation ceremony marked the beginning of our journey into the secret society.
6 2 verb
v
Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
12 4 noun
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noun
• a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
Example sentence • The refugee camp is facing a severe malnutrition crisis.
13 4 noun
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• a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
Example sentence • The students organized a peaceful demonstration to protest against injustice.
11 5 noun
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• state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
Example sentence • He experienced deep humiliation when he was publicly mocked.
11 4 noun
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• migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there)
Example sentence • He had to go through a lengthy immigration process to become a citizen.
11 4 noun
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noun
• (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
Example sentence • He made a proposition to invest in her business.
14 4 noun
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noun
• a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
Example sentence • Public transportation is more convenient than driving in the city.
9 3 noun
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• a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Example sentence • The detective made a deduction based on the evidence found at the crime scene.
11 3 noun
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• any structure that makes progress difficult
Example sentence • The fallen tree was a major obstruction in the middle of the road.
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