7 2 noun n noun
• English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
7 2 noun n noun
• (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
Example sentence • The mansion stood alone on top of the hill.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning an expansion of its manufacturing facilities.
9 3 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • Please pay attention to the instructions.
7 2 verb v noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• Scottish physician who discovered that elephantiasis is spread by mosquitos and suggested that mosquitos also spread malaria (1844-1922)
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large formal assembly
Example sentence • The convention will take place in the city center next week.
9 3 noun n noun
• a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Example sentence • He was given a detention for showing up late to class.
9 3 noun n noun
• the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
verb
• indicate the dimensions on
Example sentence • The new telescope will open up a whole new dimension of space exploration.
9 3 noun n noun
• a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
Example sentence • I need to buy a power extension for my laptop charger.
9 3 noun n noun
• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example sentence • I had no intention of hurting her feelings.
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• the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
Example sentence • The government decided to launch an intervention to stabilize the economy.
9 3 noun n noun
• the creation of something in the mind
Example sentence • The telephone is considered one of the greatest inventions of all time.
7 2 noun n noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
verb
• grant a pension to
Example sentence • He receives a monthly pension from his former employer.
10 3 noun n noun
• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
Example sentence • The car's suspension was in need of repair.
7 2 noun n noun
• (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Example sentence • The tension in the room was palpable as the two leaders met for negotiations.
6 2 noun n noun
• a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
Example sentence • The ensign on the ship fluttered in the wind.
12 4 noun n noun
• fearful expectation or anticipation
Example sentence • She had a sense of apprehension before her exam.
10 3 noun n noun
• a point asserted as part of an argument
Example sentence • There was a heated contention over who should be elected as the class president.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a movement upward; rise above the ground
Example sentence • The ascension of the hot air balloon was a breathtaking sight.
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.
12 4 noun n noun
• a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
Example sentence • Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help to manage hypertension .
8 2 noun n Example sentence • We had a delightful luncheon at the new restaurant downtown.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of preventing
Example sentence • The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about crime prevention .
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • The retention of information is essential for effective learning.
6 2 verb v verb
• hear with intention
Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
7 3 verb v noun
• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
verb
• forsake, leave behind
Example sentence • They had to abandon their car on the side of the road.
7 2 adjective adj noun
• a deep and vivid red color
adjective satellite
• of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
verb
• turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful crimson dress to the party.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
Example sentence • The astronauts were on a dangerous mission to explore the uncharted territory of outer space.
6 2 noun n noun
• dark purple plum of the damson tree
Example sentence • She made a delicious damson jam from the fresh fruits.
10 3 noun n noun
• disagreement among those expected to cooperate
Example sentence • There is a lot of dissension within the committee about how to proceed.
10 3 noun n noun
• the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Example sentence • His abstention from voting on the matter surprised everyone.
13 4 noun n noun
• the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
Example sentence • Her condescension towards her subordinates was evident in the way she spoke to them.
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
• the inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages
Example sentence • Latin has six declensions.
11 4 noun n noun
• abnormally low blood pressure
Example sentence • He was admitted to the hospital due to severe hypotension .
11 4 noun n Example sentence • Her inattention to detail caused the project to be delayed.
15 5 noun n noun
• an understanding of something that is not correct
Example sentence • There seems to be a misapprehension about the rules of the game.
15 5 noun n noun
• a foreign policy of staying out of other countries' disputes
Example sentence • The principle of nonintervention is a core tenet of international relations.
10 3 noun n noun
• a false or unsupportable quality
Example sentence • He spoke with pretension , trying to impress everyone in the room.
11 4 noun n noun
• A reinventing of something.
Example sentence • The company's reinvention of its product line led to increased sales.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
Example sentence • She is a responsible citizen who always volunteers in community projects.
6 2 noun
• a Dutch Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638)
7 2 noun n noun
• a room equipped for preparing meals
Example sentence • I am cooking in the kitchen .
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• malicious burning to destroy property
Example sentence • He was accused of arson after setting fire to his neighbor's house.
10 3 noun n noun
• English railway pioneer who built the first passenger railway in 1825 (1781-1848)
6 2 noun n noun
• a unit of instruction
Example sentence • I learned an important lesson about trust.
7 3 noun n noun
• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Example sentence • In my opinion , this movie is the best of the year.
6 2 noun n noun
• a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential
Example sentence • He is a kind and caring person .
13 5 noun n noun
• Excessive expansion, especially expansion that is not sustainable
Example sentence • The company's overexpansion into foreign markets led to its downfall.
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