14 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
Example sentence • The CEO's lavish spending was seen as an aggrandizement of his own wealth.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• an authoritative declaration
Example sentence • The president's pronouncement on climate change was met with both support and criticism.
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 .
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the time at which something is supposed to begin
Example sentence • The commencement of the project will be on Monday.
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 act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
Example sentence • The dismantlement of the old bridge will begin next week.
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.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
Example sentence • He was charged with embezzlement after stealing millions from the company.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• confusion resulting from failure to understand
Example sentence • His puzzlement was evident as he tried to solve the complex math problem.
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 .
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits)
Example sentence • She felt a sense of entitlement after winning the first place trophy.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
Example sentence • The detective found himself in a complicated entanglement of lies and deceit.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
Example sentence • During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries imposed strict confinement measures.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • He found employment as a waiter at the local restaurant.
11 3 noun
n
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of giving something up
Example sentence • The dog experienced feelings of abandonment when its owner left for vacation.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basement is flooded after the heavy rain.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The university saw a significant increase in enrollment this year.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers full reimbursement for travel expenses.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being cancelled or annulled
Example sentence • The couple filed for an annulment of their marriage due to irreconcilable differences.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
Example sentence • The castle was fortified with high battlements.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• goods carried by a large vehicle
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the passing of a law by a legislative body
Example sentence • The enactment of new laws is necessary to protect the environment.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • The bright colors and enticing packaging of the candy bar served as a great enticement for children.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
Example sentence • The grand jury returned an indictment against the suspect.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time
Example sentence • The historical society organized a reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • We stopped at a café to get some refreshments.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Example sentence • She couldn't hide her resentment towards her boss after being passed over for a promotion.
11 3 noun
n
Example sentence • She provided a restatement of the main points of her argument.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• allowing light to pass through diffusely
Example sentence • She wore a translucent blouse that revealed her tattoo underneath.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
Example sentence • The glass was transparent , allowing us to see through it.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
Example sentence • She played the piano with a beautiful accompaniment .
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of amending or correcting
Example sentence • The first amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of speech.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• something that is commanded
Example sentence • The first commandment states, 'Thou shalt have no other gods before me.'
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of releasing from an attachment or connection
Example sentence • The disengagement of the soldier from combat was a relief to his worried family.
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 noun
n
noun
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
Example sentence • Hearing impairment is a common problem among the elderly.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• (of weather or climate) severe
Example sentence • We had to cancel the outdoor party due to the inclement weather.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • The company offered a cash inducement to attract new customers.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of getting possession of something
Example sentence • The company's procurement department is responsible for purchasing office supplies.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• changing an arrangement
Example sentence • The rearrangement of the furniture completely transformed the room.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who supplies information
Example sentence • The police received a tip from an anonymous informant about the illegal activity.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the condition of being concealed or hidden
Example sentence • The fugitive was discovered hiding in a small concealment under the stairs.
18 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of withdrawing certification or terminating a franchise
Example sentence • The new voter ID laws led to the disenfranchisement of many minority voters.
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.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• an improvement that makes something more agreeable
Example sentence • The company has invested in research and development for the enhancement of their products.
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