10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
12 3 noun n noun
• military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon
Example sentence • The soldiers dug emplacements to hold their weapons.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Example sentence • I need to order replacements for the broken chairs.
9 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basements of old houses often have a musty smell.
15 4 noun n noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • She proudly listed her accomplishments on her resume.
14 4 noun n noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • Many local establishments were forced to close due to the economic downturn.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
verb
• to conduct a test or investigation
Example sentence • Scientists conduct experiments to test their hypotheses.
12 3 noun n noun
• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
Example sentence • Technological advancements have revolutionized the way we communicate.
12 3 noun n noun
• an improvement that makes something more agreeable
Example sentence • The software update includes enhancements to improve performance.
14 3 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 army sent reinforcements to bolster the front line.
13 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The company's disbursements totaled $1 million last quarter.
12 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The politician's endorsements from prominent figures helped boost his popularity.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The enforcements of the new policy have led to a decrease in crime rates.
11 3 noun n noun
• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • The restaurant's menu was full of mouthwatering enticements .
11 3 noun n noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • The company offered various financial inducements to attract new employees.
14 3 noun n noun
• an authoritative declaration
Example sentence • Her pronouncements on environmental issues were widely praised.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • There are many amusements available at the amusement park.
14 4 noun n noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • I saw a lot of advertisements on TV last night.
11 3 noun n noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The teacher gave us weekly assessments to measure our progress.
13 3 noun n noun
• any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example sentence • The government is trying to take action against the encroachments along the river bank.
12 3 noun n noun
• a change for the better; progress in development
Example sentence • The company made significant improvements in its manufacturing processes.
11 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 • The settlers established several new settlements in the unexplored territory.
11 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
Example sentence • Please send me the email with the attachments included.
14 4 noun n noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her constant stumbles and falls were major embarrassments for her on the dance floor.
13 3 noun n noun
• entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
Example sentence • Many employees were laid off as a result of the company's retrenchments .
10 3 noun n noun
• a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
Example sentence • The apartments are located on the top floor of the building.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
Example sentence • I have a lot of appointments scheduled for tomorrow.
13 3 noun n noun
• flattery intended to persuade
Example sentence • She was not swayed by his blandishments and refused to change her decision.
11 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 characterized by towering escarpments .
12 3 noun n noun
• placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Example sentence • The government agency is responsible for monitoring the construction and maintenance of impoundments .
14 3 noun n noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers travel reimbursements for its employees.
10 3 noun n noun
• tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
Example sentence • Her sentiments towards the movie were positive.
13 4 noun n noun
• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Example sentence • They had many disagreements over how to prioritize their tasks.
11 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 embankments along the river protected the town from flooding.
11 4 noun n noun
• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Example sentence • Language barriers can act as impediments to effective communication.
13 3 noun n noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponements of the match were due to bad weather conditions.
12 3 noun n noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • Several senators voted in favor of the impeachments of the corrupt officials.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • Harsh punishments are often seen as a deterrent to crime.
12 3 noun n noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • The conference room is equipped with a variety of refreshments such as water, soda, and snacks.
12 3 noun n noun
• a space into which an area is subdivided
Example sentence • She opened the compartments of the jewelry box to admire her collection.
11 3 noun n noun
• a specialized division of a large organization
Example sentence • The school has multiple departments , including the science department.
10 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 Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments : baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, matrimony, and holy orders.
8 2 noun n noun
• violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Example sentence • The periodic table lists all the elements known to mankind.
12 3 noun n noun
• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The city endured relentless bombardments during the war.
15 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
Example sentence • I've had many disappointments in my career.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something
Example sentence • The defacements on the walls of the building were disturbing.
9 3 noun n noun
• a statement of fundamental facts or principles
Example sentence • She taught me the rudiments of French grammar.
10 3 noun n noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • The city council announced tax abatements for businesses that invest in renewable energy.
9 2 noun n noun
• the paved surface of a thoroughfare
Example sentence • The pavements in this city are very well-maintained.
12 3 noun n Example sentence • The lawyer prepared multiple restatements of the contract for review.
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