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.
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.
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.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Smoking can be of great detriment to your health.
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.
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.
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 .
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 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.
10 3 noun n noun
• a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
Example sentence • After years of negotiation, the two countries reached a peaceful settlement .
11 4 noun n noun
• act of reducing or depriving of arms
Example sentence • The treaty called for the disarmament of all nuclear weapons.
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 space into which an area is subdivided
Example sentence • I keep my socks in a separate compartment in my drawer.
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
• 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.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Example sentence • There has been a significant increment in the number of students enrolling in the school.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She has a calm temperament and is rarely fazed by stressful situations.
11 3 noun n noun
• the thing arranged or agreed to
Example sentence • The flowers were organized in a beautiful arrangement .
12 4 noun n noun
• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Example sentence • The encirclement of the enemy forces led to their surrender.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
Example sentence • She accepted his marriage proposal and they celebrated their engagement .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
verb
• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Example sentence • The company purchased new software implements to improve efficiency.
12 3 noun n noun
• the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
Example sentence • The mistreatment of animals is a serious concern for animal rights activists.
12 3 noun n noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponement of the concert disappointed many fans.
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.
12 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)
Example sentence • The government provided financial assistance for the resettlement of the refugees.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
Example sentence • She plans to travel extensively during her retirement .
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.
14 4 noun n noun
• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
Example sentence • His constant discouragement made it difficult for her to pursue her dreams.
9 2 noun n noun
• a superior paper resembling sheepskin
Example sentence • She unrolled the ancient parchment and began to read the faded text.
9 3 noun n noun
• tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
Example sentence • His sentiment towards the movie was very positive.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
Example sentence • The development of new technologies is constantly changing the way we live.
11 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • Breast engorgement is common in the early days of nursing a newborn.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Example sentence • She was impressed by the graceful movement of the professional ballet dancers.
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 collection containing a variety of sorts of things
Example sentence • The bakery had a delicious assortment of pastries.
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
• (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
Example sentence • Her polite deportment impressed everyone she met.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
Example sentence • She filed a complaint against her coworker for sexual harassment .
12 3 noun n noun
• an act that disregards an agreement or a right
Example sentence • The company filed a lawsuit against the competitor for patent infringement .
8 2 noun n noun
• goods carried by a large vehicle
Example sentence • The shipment of goods arrived at the warehouse yesterday.
9 2 noun n noun
• care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a new treatment for my illness.
15 4 noun n noun
• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
Example sentence • She received an acknowledgement for her hard work.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
verb
• make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Example sentence • Her red dress is the perfect complement to her green eyes.
11 3 noun n noun
• a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully
Example sentence • The containment of hazardous materials is essential for the safety of workers.
13 4 noun n noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her face turned red with embarrassment when she realized she had mispronounced the word.
11 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
Example sentence • The princess was under a spell of enchantment and slept for a hundred years.
11 3 noun n noun
• the state of being a slave
Example sentence • The enslavement of African people was a dark chapter in history.
13 4 noun n noun
• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
Example sentence • Watching movies is a popular form of entertainment .
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