13 4 noun n noun
• the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
Example sentence • The intransigence of the political leaders resulted in a prolonged deadlock.
9 3 noun n noun
• conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
Example sentence • She completed the project with great diligence and attention to detail.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
Example sentence • She pledged her allegiance to the flag.
12 4 noun n noun
• the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Example sentence • She has a high level of intelligence .
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.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
19 6 noun n noun
• intelligence activities concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat to security posed by hostile intelligence organizations or by individuals engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism
Example sentence • The counterintelligence agency is known for its highly effective surveillance techniques.
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.
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.
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 noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There is a noticeable difference in color between the two paintings.
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
• 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
• status established in order of importance or urgency
Example sentence • In this situation, safety takes precedence over speed.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
Example sentence • Her performance in the play brought her great prominence in the theater community.
10 3 noun n noun
• the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
Example sentence • They believed that everything happened according to divine providence .
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 .
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
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.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
9 3 noun n noun
• the quality of innocent naivete
Example sentence • The child's innocence was evident in the way he saw the world.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
Example sentence • You need a valid driving licence in order to operate a vehicle.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• discretion in practical affairs
Example sentence • Her prudence in managing her finances ensured a secure future.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
Example sentence • Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to become violent themselves.
11 4 noun n noun
• an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
Example sentence • It's just a coincidence that we both ended up at the same restaurant.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example sentence • The essence of the poem lies in its beautiful imagery.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • The existence of aliens has been a topic of debate for centuries.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • His presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write a strong closing sentence for my essay.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of removing or getting rid of something
Example sentence • We were all relieved to be free of her, and glad we were finally rid of her. Good riddance !
9 3 noun n noun
• a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
Example sentence • The ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident quickly.
9 3 noun n noun
• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Example sentence • His arrogance was evident in how he spoke down to others.
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