11 3 noun n noun
• dignified manner or conduct
Example sentence • His dignified comportment at the ceremony earned him many compliments.
10 3 noun n noun
• a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
Example sentence • The bakery had a delicious assortment of pastries.
9 3 noun n noun
• a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
Example sentence • I am looking for a new apartment to rent.
10 3 noun n noun
• a specialized division of a large organization
Example sentence • Please go to the customer service department for assistance.
11 3 noun n noun
• a space into which an area is subdivided
Example sentence • I keep my socks in a separate compartment in my drawer.
9 2 noun n noun
• a superior paper resembling sheepskin
Example sentence • She unrolled the ancient parchment and began to read the faded text.
11 3 noun n noun
• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The city endured a relentless bombardment during the war.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
verb
• to conduct a test or investigation
Example sentence • The scientist conducted experiments to test the new drug.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
Example sentence • I have a dentist appointment tomorrow morning.
14 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
Example sentence • Her failure to win the competition was a major disappointment .
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
adjective satellite
• rich in significance or implication
Example sentence • She just found out she's pregnant .
9 3 noun n noun
• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Example sentence • They reached an agreement on the terms of the contract.
11 3 noun n noun
• a change for the better; progress in development
Example sentence • There has been a significant improvement in her test scores.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Example sentence • I need to find a replacement for my broken phone.
11 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The actor received a lucrative endorsement deal with a popular beverage company.
12 3 noun n noun
• act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Example sentence • The displacement of the ship caused it to rock back and forth.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The new law will require stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
9 2 noun n noun
• the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
Example sentence • The placement of furniture in a room can greatly affect the overall aesthetics.
14 4 noun n noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • Winning the championship was a great accomplishment for the team.
9 3 noun n noun
• a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful ornament as an adornment on her hair.
10 3 noun n noun
• a change for the better; progress in development
Example sentence • She dedicated her life to the betterment of underprivileged children.
12 4 noun n noun
• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Example sentence • There was a disagreement over how to approach the problem.
10 3 noun n noun
• a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
Example sentence • The river overflowed and flooded the embankment .
9 3 noun n noun
• waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
Example sentence • The dog's excrement was left on the sidewalk.
10 3 noun n noun
• a device that requires skill for proper use
verb
• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Example sentence • He plays the guitar, a stringed instrument .
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
Example sentence • She was reprimanded for her impertinent behavior in class.
11 3 noun n noun
• a shortened version of a written work
Example sentence • The abridgement of the novel made it easier to read.
11 3 noun n noun
• happiness with one's situation in life
Example sentence • She smiled with contentment as she watched the sunset.
11 3 noun n noun
• military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon
Example sentence • The military base has various emplacements for defense.
10 3 noun n noun
• a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Example sentence • The Grand Canyon is a famous escarpment in the United States.
13 4 noun n noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • The new restaurant is a popular establishment in town.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Example sentence • The impoundment of the vehicles by the police led to traffic congestion.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
Example sentence • Many men were forced into service through impressment .
12 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• The process of helping to find new employment for redundant workers, especially executives
Example sentence • The company provided outplacement services for employees who were laid off.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Smoking can be of great detriment to your health.
10 3 noun n noun
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • The government is responsible for maintaining law and order in the country.
6 2 noun n noun
• a particular point in time
Example sentence • I need a moment to think about it.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received a beautiful present on my birthday.
13 4 noun n noun
• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Example sentence • The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in the classroom.
9 3 noun n noun
• a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
Example sentence • The priest administered the sacrament of baptism to the newborn baby.
9 3 noun n noun
• tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
Example sentence • His sentiment towards the movie was very positive.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
verb
• add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
Example sentence • I take a daily supplement to boost my immune system.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
adjective satellite
• self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
Example sentence • He has been abstinent from alcohol for three years.
11 3 noun n noun
• state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
Example sentence • He is still struggling to overcome his bereavement after the death of his wife.
10 4 noun n noun
• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Example sentence • Hearing loss can be an impediment to learning in a traditional classroom.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She has a calm temperament and is rarely fazed by stressful situations.
13 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The reappointment of the CEO was celebrated by the company.
9 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
10 3 noun n noun
• the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
Example sentence • She made a commitment to finish the project by the end of the week.
10 4 noun n noun
• a new personification of a familiar idea
Example sentence • The statue of liberty is often seen as the embodiment of freedom.
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