10 3 noun n noun
• the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Example sentence • The weather prediction suggests rain this afternoon.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
7 2 noun n noun
• the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
Example sentence • Her diction is clear and precise, making her a great public speaker.
9 3 noun n noun
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example sentence • The depiction of violence in the film was graphic and disturbing.
12 4 noun n noun
• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Example sentence • His contribution to the project was invaluable.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
Example sentence • She loves reading fiction novels in her free time.
9 3 noun n noun
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Example sentence • He struggled with drug addiction for years.
11 4 noun n noun
• a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
Example sentence • The dereliction of duty by the police officer resulted in an increase in crime.
8 3 noun n noun
• action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved
Example sentence • The family received an eviction notice after falling behind on rent.
8 2 noun n noun
• a state of conflict between persons
Example sentence • There was friction between the two teams during the game.
11 3 noun n noun
• a principle that limits the extent of something
Example sentence • The school has implemented strict restrictions on cellphone use during classes.
14 5 noun n noun
• an act of renewed introduction
Example sentence • The reintroduction of wolves into the national park was a controversial decision.
12 4 noun n noun
• (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
Example sentence • The court's jurisdiction extends only to cases within its territory.
12 4 noun n noun
• (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
Example sentence • The distribution of food to the famine-affected areas was delayed due to bad weather.
13 4 noun n noun
• birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
Example sentence • Many young people are not fully educated about contraception .
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of radiation can be extremely harmful to the human body.
13 4 noun n Example sentence • The confrontation between the two rival gangs turned violent.
11 4 noun n noun
• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Example sentence • I need to do some preparation before the meeting.
13 4 noun n noun
• a long and thoughtful observation
Example sentence • I need some quiet time for contemplation .
11 4 noun n noun
• a justly deserved penalty
Example sentence • He was seeking retribution for the wrongs done to him.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The factory increased its production of automobiles.
12 3 noun n noun
• a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
Example sentence • The tightness in his chest was a sign of constriction .
10 3 noun n noun
• an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
Example sentence • He was known for his strong conviction in his beliefs.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
Example sentence • He was found guilty of the cruel infliction of pain on the animals.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• prose writing that is not fictional
Example sentence • I prefer reading nonfiction books because I enjoy learning about real events and people.
13 4 noun n noun
• an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
Example sentence • She had a good comprehension of the subject matter.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of praying for divine protection
Example sentence • The priest concluded the service with a heartfelt benediction .
13 4 noun n noun
• coming into conflict with
Example sentence • His actions were in contravention of the company's code of conduct.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence • The country's political regime is known for its repression of free speech and dissent.
12 4 noun n noun
• authoritative prohibition
Example sentence • The interdiction of illegal drugs is a major priority for law enforcement agencies.
12 4 noun n noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • Sexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two parents.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
Example sentence • Her arthritis causes a great deal of affliction and pain.
14 5 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The government implemented a policy of wealth redistribution to address income inequality.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of decreasing or reducing something
Example sentence • The company announced a significant reduction in its workforce.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The proportion of students who passed the exam was quite high.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The spaceship used advanced propulsion to travel faster than light.
12 4 noun n noun
• material with which something is impregnated
Example sentence • The doctor discussed the options for artificial impregnation with the couple.
11 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the condition of being exposed to radiation
Example sentence • Medical professionals sometimes use irradiation to treat certain types of cancer.
13 5 noun n noun
• consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
Example sentence • The incorporation of new technologies has greatly enhanced productivity in our company.
12 4 noun n noun
• the formation of a crust
Example sentence • The bathroom tiles had a thick layer of incrustation .
14 5 noun n noun
• too much production or more than expected
Example sentence • The company faced financial difficulties due to overproduction of goods.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.
Example sentence • She is a strong advocate for the antiabortion movement.
11 4 noun n noun
• assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
Example sentence • The attribution of the painting to a famous artist increased its value.
9 4 noun n noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
10 3 noun n noun
• the activity of protecting someone or something
Example sentence • He wore a helmet for protection while riding his bike.
10 4 noun n noun
• compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
Example sentence • The families of the victims demanded reparation for their losses.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • The adoption of a child can bring great joy to a family.
13 4 noun n noun
• the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
Example sentence • She struggled to maintain her concentration during the long lecture.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
Example sentence • The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a central event in Christian theology.
6 2 noun n noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
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