9 4 noun
n
noun
• an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
Example sentence • There is a wide variation in the color of autumn leaves.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Example sentence • I would like to express my appreciation for your hard work.
9 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of radiation can be extremely harmful to the human body.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)
Example sentence • The cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
Example sentence • There was a slight deviation from the original plan.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a discussion intended to produce an agreement
Example sentence • The negotiation between the two countries led to a peace treaty.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• action taken in return for an injury or offense
Example sentence • He was afraid of retaliation if he reported the incident.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
Example sentence • The estimation of the project cost was way off.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• indecision in speech or action
Example sentence • I could hear the hesitation in his voice as he answered the question.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Example sentence • He enjoys outdoor recreation such as hiking and camping.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• 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.
13 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the murder case.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
Example sentence • The current situation is very complicated.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I need to go to the train station to get my ticket.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a formal public statement
Example sentence • The annunciation of the birth of Jesus to Mary is an important event in Christian theology.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
Example sentence • The conciliation process aims to resolve disputes through peaceful means.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a public act of denouncing
Example sentence • The denunciation of his actions came from all sides.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a decrease in price or value
Example sentence • The depreciation of the currency led to higher import costs.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
Example sentence • The teacher used various methods of differentiation to cater to the needs of all students.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of removing from association
Example sentence • Her dissociation from reality became evident when she started talking to imaginary friends.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • The excoriation on his arm was painful and required stitches.
13 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)
Example sentence • The government authorized the expropriation of private land for the construction of a new highway.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action
Example sentence • The last glaciation occurred about 20,000 years ago.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with a herniation in his lower back.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
Example sentence • Excessive inebriation can lead to impaired judgment and coordination.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
Example sentence • Her constant ingratiations were starting to annoy her colleagues.
11 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the condition of being exposed to radiation
Example sentence • Medical professionals sometimes use irradiation to treat certain types of cancer.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
Example sentence • The couple decided to go through mediation in order to resolve their divorce peacefully.
11 5 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The officiation of the wedding was conducted by a local priest.
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