15 6 verb, noun
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• the action of forming or becoming a nation
Example sentence • The nationalization of the oil industry led to increased government control.
20 8 noun
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• the act of bringing something under international control
Example sentence • The internationalization of trade has led to increased global economic interdependence.
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Example sentence • The government's renationalization of the railway system faced strong opposition from private companies.
15 6 verb, noun
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• the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
Example sentence • His justification for not attending the meeting was just a rationalization .
12 5 noun
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• a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Example sentence • The Mayans created a highly advanced civilization in Central America.
20 8 noun
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Example sentence • The institutionalization of slavery in America led to decades of oppression and inequality.
12 4 noun
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• 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.
12 4 noun
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• (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
Example sentence • The window was covered in condensation after the hot shower.
14 5 noun
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Example sentence • The disintegration of the old building was caused by years of neglect.
15 6 noun
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• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • The company provided an indemnification clause in the contract to protect themselves from any financial loss.
15 6 noun
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• The act of personalizing something, or adapting it for somebody's needs or tastes.
Example sentence • The website offers a wide range of personalization options.
15 6 noun
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• legislation that makes something illegal
Example sentence • The criminalization of drug use has led to overcrowded prisons.
14 6 noun
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• the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities
Example sentence • The dehumanization of war leads to unspeakable acts of violence.
14 5 noun
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• that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
Example sentence • Despite her natural talent, she had a strong disinclination towards public speaking.
13 5 noun
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• conversion into dramatic form
Example sentence • The movie was a highly emotional dramatization of the true events.
15 7 noun
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• act of making on a greatly reduced scale
Example sentence • The miniaturization of electronic devices has revolutionized the tech industry.
14 6 noun
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• the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
Example sentence • Many coastal cities rely on desalinization to ensure a steady supply of fresh water.
12 5 verb, noun
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• act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency:
Example sentence • The mobilization of troops was necessary to defend the country.
14 5 noun
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• the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft
Example sentence • The disembarkation process at the airport was quick and efficient.
15 5 verb, noun
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• the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
Example sentence • The synchronization of the dancers' movements was flawless.
12 5 noun
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• to represent as diabolically evil
Example sentence • The demonization of certain minority groups has led to increased discrimination.
12 4 noun
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• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Example sentence • We had a long and meaningful conversation about our future plans.
14 5 noun
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• the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
Example sentence • In today's job market, specialization is often valued over general knowledge.
11 4 noun
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• partial displacement of a joint or organ
Example sentence • He experienced a subluxation in his shoulder after a fall.
15 6 noun
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• a person who represents an abstract quality
Example sentence • The poem uses personification to give human characteristics to nature.
14 5 noun
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• a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
Example sentence • The university administration is responsible for managing the academic programs.
13 5 noun
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• creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
Example sentence • Successful fertilization requires the gametes to come into contact with each other.
12 5 noun
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• the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
Example sentence • They are offering free immunizations at the community centre.
13 5 noun
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• making modern in appearance or behavior
Example sentence • The city's modernization plan includes upgrading the public transportation system.
14 4 verb, noun
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Example sentence • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
11 5 noun
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• 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
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• (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Example sentence • She takes medication every morning for her chronic illness.
9 3 noun
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• an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
Example sentence • The sensation of warmth enveloped her as she stepped out of the cold rain.
13 5 verb, noun
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• the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
Example sentence • The hospital follows strict protocols for sterilization of surgical instruments.
13 5 noun
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• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • Canada is a federal confederation composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
13 5 noun
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• a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
Example sentence • Her acting skills were impressive, especially her ability for improvisation .
11 4 noun
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• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Example sentence • She has a strong inclination for music.
12 4 noun
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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.
13 6 noun
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• the act of coming together again
Example sentence • The reunification of East and West Germany was a significant event in European history.
12 5 noun
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noun
• an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
Example sentence • Her solicitation for donations was met with an overwhelming response.
11 5 noun
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noun
• an occurrence that involves the production of a union
Example sentence • The unification of the two countries was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
12 5 verb, noun
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• the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
Example sentence • The colonization of the Americas by European powers had a significant impact on the indigenous populations.
12 4 noun
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noun
• the act or process of complicating
Example sentence • The surgery carried some risks of complications.
12 4 noun
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• an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Example sentence • The politician's actions were met with widespread condemnation .
13 4 noun
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• an arrangement of parts or elements
Example sentence • The Big Dipper is a well-known constellation in the northern hemisphere.
12 4 noun
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noun
• a conference (usually with someone important)
Example sentence • I need to schedule a consultation with my doctor about my symptoms.
14 6 noun
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noun
• destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
Example sentence • The constant criticism and negativity have led to the demoralization of the entire team.
12 5 noun
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• a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
Example sentence • I belong to the Catholic denomination .
14 6 noun
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noun
• reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Example sentence • Making a generalization about an entire group based on the actions of a few individuals is unfair.
11 4 noun
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• a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
Example sentence • He chanted the ancient incantation to summon the spirits.
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