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• a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
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• make a record of additions to a collection, such as a library
Example sentence• The museum's new accessions include several rare artifacts. |
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• a disposition to behave aggressively
Example sentence• The aggressions between the two rival gangs escalated into a full-blown war. |
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Example sentence• The country demanded compensation for the cessions of land. |
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noun
• an increase in the density of something
Example sentence• CPR involves alternating compressions and rescue breaths. |
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noun
• an admission of misdeeds or faults
Example sentence• In her latest book, she reveals her darkest confessions. |
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noun
• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Example sentence• The geologist studied the depressions in the ground to understand the land formation. |
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• a message that departs from the main subject
Example sentence• His speech was filled with digressions and he failed to make his point. |
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• the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent
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| | | | | 11 | | 4 | noun n |
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• the act of subjugating by cruelty
Example sentence• The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and oppressions. |
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noun
• the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone
Example sentence• The precessions of the planets can be accurately predicted. |
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noun
• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Example sentence• The annual parade featured colorful processions of floats and marching bands. |
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noun
• a series with a definite pattern of advance
Example sentence• Musical progressions often follow a predictable pattern. |
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| | | | | 10 | | 4 | noun n |
noun
• the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
Example sentence• During recessions, many people lose their jobs. |
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noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence• The country's history is marked by numerous repressions against political dissidents. |
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noun
• the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War
Example sentence• The secessions of several states led to the formation of a new country. |
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noun
• a following of one thing after another in time
Example sentence• The successions of kings in medieval Europe were often marked by betrayal and political intrigue. |
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noun
• the failure to develop some part or organ
Example sentence• The government's suppressions of free speech have sparked outrage among the citizens. |
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noun
• restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
Example sentence• The instructor demonstrated various decompressions during the scuba diving class. |
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Example sentence• The psychologist suggested that therapy might help with his derepressions. |
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noun
• the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law
Example sentence• There were numerous dispossessions during the economic crisis. |
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noun
• a prayer to God on behalf of another person
Example sentence• He offered intercessions for peace during the prayer service. |
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noun
• A break between semesters.
Example sentence• During the intersessions, students have the opportunity to explore new subjects. |
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noun
• The movement of a gene from one species to another.
Example sentence• Scientists have discovered evidence of introgressions between different populations of the same species. |
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Example sentence• Her misimpressions about the topic became evident when she gave a speech. |
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• a policy of not initiating hostilities
Example sentence• The nonaggressions between the rival gangs prevented any further violence in the neighborhood. |
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Example sentence• Many people find happiness in nonpossessions like experiences and relationships. |
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noun
• the condition of being prepossessed
Example sentence• Her prepossessions about the new school were quickly shifted after attending an orientation session. |
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noun
• the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default)
Example sentence• The bank had to increase its provisions for repossessions. |
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noun
• The transfer of risk from one reinsurer to another.
Example sentence• The insurance company agreed to pay retrocessions to the reinsurer. |
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noun
• passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form
Example sentence• The retrogressions in the economy have caused unemployment rates to rise. |
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noun
• act of replacing one person or thing by another especially one held to be superior
Example sentence• The new regulation supersessions the old one. |
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Example sentence• She applied gentle pressions to his injured leg. |
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• a local court with criminal jurisdiction and sometimes administrative functions
Example sentence• He was summoned to attend the quarter sessions as a witness. |
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noun
• United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
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