8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She received numerous mentions in the local newspaper for her charity work.
13 5 noun n noun
• fearful expectation or anticipation
Example sentence • Her apprehensions about flying were calmed by the pilot's reassuring words.
11 4 noun n noun
• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
Example sentence • The school issued suspensions to the students who were caught cheating on the exam.
8 3 noun n noun
• (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
Example sentence • The mansions on this street are all historic landmarks.
10 4 noun n noun
• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example sentence • He had good intentions , but his actions were misguided.
11 4 noun n noun
• the inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages
Example sentence • Latin has six noun declensions .
10 4 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 hair extensions for my upcoming event.
8 3 noun n noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • Many people rely on their pensions for retirement income.
11 4 noun n noun
• a false or unsupportable quality
Example sentence • The politician's pretensions of being a champion for the working class were quickly debunked.
10 4 noun n noun
• a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Example sentence • The school implemented a strict policy of after-school detentions .
10 4 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • She craved the attentions of others and would do anything to get noticed.
11 4 noun n noun
• a point asserted as part of an argument
Example sentence • There were many contentions between the two political parties during the debate.
11 4 noun n noun
• a large formal assembly
Example sentence • Many people attend comic conventions to meet their favorite artists and writers.
10 4 noun n noun
• the creation of something in the mind
Example sentence • Many great inventions were created during the Industrial Revolution.
10 3 noun n noun
• the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
Example sentence • The hot weather conditions made it difficult to sleep at night.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
Example sentence • The doctor recommended several interventions to treat the patient's chronic pain.
9 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • She enjoys hiking in the mountains during her summer vacations.
8 3 noun n noun
• (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Example sentence • The tensions between the two rival gangs are escalating.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of passing from one state or place to the next
verb
• cause to convert or undergo a transition
Example sentence • Smooth transitions between scenes can enhance the flow of a movie.
11 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of delighted approval and liking
Example sentence • The actress received numerous admirations for her exceptional performance.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • She had big ambitions of becoming a successful actress.
8 2 noun n adjective
• of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants)
noun
• imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
9 3 noun n noun
• one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth
Example sentence • The king ruled over vast dominions across the continent.
12 4 noun n Example sentence • There are various orientations available for new employees at the company.
13 4 noun n noun
• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • She is giving a series of presentations on climate change.
10 3 noun n noun
• an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
Example sentence • The roller coaster ride gave me a mix of fear and exhilaration, creating a whirlwind of sensations .
9 3 noun n noun
• Any of various ornamental plants of the genus Impatiens.
10 4 noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning to make several expansions in the coming years.
15 5 noun n noun
• something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
Example sentence • I followed the recommendations of my doctor and started taking the prescribed medication.
11 4 noun n noun
• the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Example sentence • There were three abstentions in the vote.
8 2 noun n noun
• English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
9 3 noun n Example sentence • We are hosting several luncheons next week.
7 2 noun n noun
• a servile or fawning dependant
Example sentence • The minions followed their evil master dutifully.
10 3 noun n noun
• a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net
13 4 noun n noun
• an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Example sentence • The country faced international condemnations for its human rights violations.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
Example sentence • He has many connections in the music industry.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • He has many connexions in the entertainment industry.
11 3 noun n noun
• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • I try to resist the temptations of eating sweets.
11 4 noun n noun
• all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
Example sentence • Over the generations , our family traditions have been passed down from one ancestor to another.
7 2 noun
• any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck
Example sentence • There are multiple types of nelsons used in wrestling.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
verb
• put into the required condition beforehand
Example sentence • The company had several preconditions before entering into a partnership.
10 3 noun n noun
• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
Example sentence • She performed beautiful renditions of classic songs.
14 5 noun n noun
• a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
Example sentence • The city held several commemorations throughout the year to honor its founding fathers.
13 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 • Employees may be eligible for additional compensations based on their performance.
11 4 noun n noun
• a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
Example sentence • The company offered several concessions to the striking workers.
11 4 noun n noun
• injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
Example sentence • Football players are at high risk for concussions due to the nature of the sport.
11 4 noun n noun
• an admission of misdeeds or faults
Example sentence • In her latest book, she reveals her darkest confessions .
14 4 noun n Example sentence • The two teams had several confrontations during the game.
11 3 noun n noun
• the basis on which something is grounded
Example sentence • The foundations of the building were laid last week.
11 4 noun n noun
• the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
Example sentence • The town experienced severe inundations after heavy rainfall.
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