8 3 noun n noun
• your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
verb
• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Example sentence • The detective found evidence at the crime scene.
8 2 noun n noun
• something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Example sentence • She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision.
12 4 noun n noun
• a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
Example sentence • She fought for independence from her oppressive government.
9 3 noun n noun
• any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Example sentence • I have a primary residence in New York City.
10 3 noun n noun
• an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
Example sentence • The subsidence of the ground caused cracks to appear in the building's foundation.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of removing or getting rid of something
Example sentence • We were all relieved to be free of her, and glad we were finally rid of her. Good riddance !
7 2 noun n noun
• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Example sentence • The poet's words flowed with a beautiful cadence .
14 4 noun n noun
• communication by the exchange of letters
Example sentence • I need to write a letter of correspondence to my boss.
8 2 noun n noun
• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Example sentence • I don't give much credence to rumors.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
Example sentence • The decline of the Roman Empire was marked by political corruption and moral decadence .
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Example sentence • Many people have a strong dependence on coffee to start their day.
10 3 noun n noun
• status established in order of importance or urgency
Example sentence • In this situation, safety takes precedence over speed.
10 3 noun n noun
• the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
Example sentence • They believed that everything happened according to divine providence .
8 2 noun n noun
• discretion in practical affairs
Example sentence • Her prudence in managing her finances ensured a secure future.
11 4 noun n noun
• an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
Example sentence • It's just a coincidence that we both ended up at the same restaurant.
9 3 noun n noun
• the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
Example sentence • The garden was filled with an abundance of colorful flowers.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The team acted in accordance with the coach's instructions.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
Example sentence • The teacher took attendance before starting the class.
9 3 noun n noun
• deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
Example sentence • His avoidance of eye contact indicated his discomfort.
10 3 noun n noun
• a lack of caution in practical affairs
Example sentence • His imprudence in investing all his money in one risky venture led to his financial ruin.
15 5 noun n noun
• a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
Example sentence • The health of the environment depends on the interdependence of various ecosystems.
13 4 noun n noun
• the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
Example sentence • She studied jurisprudence at Harvard Law School.
14 5 noun n noun
• total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant
Example sentence • His overconfidence led to his downfall in the competition.
11 3 noun n noun
• activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
Example sentence • The loud noise from the construction site caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
9 3 noun n noun
• the relative frequency of occurrence of something
Example sentence • The incidence of crime in the city has increased in recent years.
9 3 noun n noun
• a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
Example sentence • The electrical circuit had a high impedance .
13 5 noun n noun
• the state of being more than full
Example sentence • There was an overabundance of food at the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • She studied political science in college.
14 5 noun n noun
• Excessive reliance or dependence on something.
Example sentence • The country's overdependence on oil exports leaves its economy vulnerable.
11 3 noun n noun
• an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting
Example sentence • After years of cheating on his exams, he finally got his comeuppance when he was caught red-handed.
13 3 noun n noun
• a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience
Example sentence • The artist's work explored themes of transcendence and spirituality.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
Example sentence • Her ascendance to the throne was celebrated with great pomp and grandeur.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • The countries formed an alliance to combat climate change.
8 2 noun n noun
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
9 3 noun n noun
• promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
Example sentence • I need to renew my car insurance .
7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
12 4 noun n noun
• the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Example sentence • She has a high level of intelligence .
12 4 noun n noun
• a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
Example sentence • The police were called to stop the interference in the domestic dispute.
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
Example sentence • He sought vengeance against his enemies.
7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
verb
• cause to be quiet or not talk
Example sentence • The room fell into silence after the professor finished speaking.
10 2 noun n noun
• a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
Example sentence • Her brilliance as a scientist earned her a Nobel Prize.
10 3 noun n noun
• acting according to certain accepted standards
Example sentence • The company ensures compliance with all relevant regulations.
8 3 noun n noun
• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Example sentence • She glared at her parents in defiance .
8 3 noun n noun
• certainty based on past experience
Example sentence • His reliance on caffeine to stay awake during the night shift is concerning.
8 3 noun n noun
• a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
Example sentence • The audience was captivated by the singer's performance.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There is a noticeable difference in color between the two paintings.
10 4 noun n noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • She has years of experience in the field of marketing.
12 3 noun n noun
• personal knowledge or information about someone or something
Example sentence • I met him once at a party, but we are just acquaintances.
9 3 noun n noun
• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
verb
• put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example sentence • My parents give me a weekly allowance for doing household chores.
9 3 noun n noun
• a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
Example sentence • The ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident quickly.
or scroll down to see all results...
