12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
Example sentence • Child labor is a form of exploitation that needs to be eradicated.
11 5 noun n noun
• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
Example sentence • She had to study all night for her final examination .
11 4 noun n noun
• belief about (or mental picture of) the future
Example sentence • I had high expectations for the concert, but it turned out to be disappointing.
12 5 noun n noun
• the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.)
Example sentence • Artificial insemination is a common method for breeding livestock.
12 4 noun n noun
• an exemption from some rule or obligation
Example sentence • The hospital provided her with free medication as a dispensation for her low income.
12 5 noun n noun
• the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
Example sentence • Many coastal cities rely on desalination plants to provide fresh water for their residents.
13 5 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
Example sentence • The dissemination of information is crucial in a democratic society.
12 4 noun n noun
• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Example sentence • The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
Example sentence • The economy is experiencing a period of stagnation .
11 4 noun n noun
• identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Example sentence • Her designation as CEO came as a surprise to everyone.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
Example sentence • The English teacher asked the students to write an explication of the poem.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I submitted my application for the job today.
11 4 noun n noun
• 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.
11 4 noun n noun
• a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Example sentence • The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the math problem.
13 5 noun n noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • She showed great determination in achieving her goals.
11 5 noun n noun
• the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
Example sentence • She had a vivid imagination and could easily create fantastical worlds in her mind.
10 4 noun n noun
• the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Example sentence • I have an obligation to finish my homework before tomorrow.
10 4 noun n noun
• the people who inhabit a territory or state
Example sentence • The population of the city has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of being held in high esteem and honor
Example sentence • He has a reputation for being very punctual.
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.
14 5 noun n noun
• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
Example sentence • His interpretation of the play was completely different from mine.
6 2 noun n noun
• a politically organized body of people under a single government
Example sentence • The nation celebrated its independence day with fireworks and parades.
9 3 noun n noun
• a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years of probation for the crime.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act or process of complicating
Example sentence • The surgery carried some risks of complications.
14 5 noun n noun
• unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Example sentence • Racial discrimination is a violation of human rights.
11 4 noun n noun
• an abrupt excited utterance
Example sentence • He shouted an exclamation of joy when he won the lottery.
9 3 noun n noun
• an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
Example sentence • The geologists studied the rock formation to understand its origin.
11 4 noun n noun
• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Example sentence • She has a strong inclination for music.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
Example sentence • The teacher taught us about long multiplication .
14 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
10 4 noun n noun
• the feeling of being alienated from other people
Example sentence • The protagonist in the novel experiences a sense of alienation from his family.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amputation as the only option to save the patient's life.
13 5 noun n noun
• the state of being contaminated
Example sentence • There was a contamination of the water supply due to a chemical spill.
10 4 noun n noun
• the ceremony of installing a new monarch
Example sentence • The queen's coronation ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey.
15 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• the removal of contaminants
Example sentence • The decontamination process involves removing toxic chemicals from a contaminated area.
12 5 noun n noun
• a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
Example sentence • I belong to the Catholic denomination .
10 4 noun n noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud detonation could be heard for miles.
10 4 noun n noun
• successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
Example sentence • She used divination to predict the future.
11 5 noun n noun
• the act of removing or getting rid of something
13 5 noun n Example sentence • The extermination of the wasp nest was carried out by a professional pest control service.
11 4 noun n noun
• the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
Example sentence • She has a deep fascination for ancient history.
13 5 noun n noun
• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Example sentence • His impersonation of Elvis Presley was spot-on.
12 4 noun n noun
• a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the inflammation in my knee.
15 6 noun n Example sentence • The employee was terminated for insubordination when he repeatedly ignored his supervisor's instructions.
12 5 noun n noun
• exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
Example sentence • Her constant manipulation of the facts made it hard to trust anything she said.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of officially naming a candidate
Example sentence • His nomination for Best Actor was well-deserved.
10 4 noun n noun
• the status of being ordained to a sacred office
Example sentence • His ordination as a priest was a momentous occasion.
12 4 noun n noun
• a formal public statement
Example sentence • The president issued a proclamation commemorating the holiday.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making copies
Example sentence • The scientist conducted a replication of the experiment to verify the results.
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