14 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
12 4 noun n noun
• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Example sentence • The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer.
12 4 noun n noun
• (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
Example sentence • The window was covered in condensation after the hot shower.
14 6 noun n noun
• the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities
Example sentence • The dehumanization of war leads to unspeakable acts of violence.
11 5 noun n noun
• the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
Example sentence • She had a vivid imagination and could easily create fantastical worlds in her mind.
13 5 noun n noun
• planning or plotting in advance of acting
Example sentence • He was convicted of murder in the first degree due to premeditation .
12 5 noun n noun
• the act of branching out or dividing into branches
Example sentence • The decision to cut funding for education has far-reaching ramifications for future generations.
12 5 noun n noun
• something that remunerates
Example sentence • The company offers competitive remuneration packages to attract top talent.
12 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The renomination of the incumbent president was met with mixed reactions from the public.
12 5 noun n noun
• to represent as diabolically evil
Example sentence • The demonization of certain minority groups has led to increased discrimination.
9 3 noun n noun
• an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
Example sentence • The sensation of warmth enveloped her as she stepped out of the cold rain.
15 6 noun n noun
• legislation that makes something illegal
Example sentence • The criminalization of drug use has led to overcrowded prisons.
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.
12 5 noun n noun
• rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
Example sentence • Her renunciation of the throne shocked the nation.
12 5 noun n noun
• a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Example sentence • The Mayans created a highly advanced civilization in Central America.
10 4 noun n noun
• (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Example sentence • She takes medication every morning for her chronic illness.
13 5 noun n noun
• state of being gratified or satisfied
Example sentence • He felt a sense of gratification when he finished his marathon.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• changing something from state to private ownership or control
Example sentence • The privatization of the energy sector led to increased competition.
12 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • You need to complete the registration form before attending the conference.
14 4 noun n noun
• a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
Example sentence • Public transportation is more convenient than driving in the city.
14 5 noun n noun
• a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
Example sentence • The university administration is responsible for managing the academic programs.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amputation as the only option to save the patient's life.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency:
Example sentence • The mobilization of troops was necessary to defend the country.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
Example sentence • The hospital follows strict protocols for sterilization of surgical instruments.
13 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe
Example sentence • The cause of death was determined to be strangulation .
15 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
Example sentence • The synchronization of the dancers' movements was flawless.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act or process of complicating
Example sentence • The surgery carried some risks of complications.
13 4 noun n noun
• an arrangement of parts or elements
Example sentence • The Big Dipper is a well-known constellation in the northern hemisphere.
13 5 noun n noun
• creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
Example sentence • Successful fertilization requires the gametes to come into contact with each other.
12 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of installing something (as equipment)
Example sentence • The installation of new software on my computer took a long time.
15 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• the action of forming or becoming a nation
Example sentence • The nationalization of the oil industry led to increased government control.
13 5 noun n noun
• an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
Example sentence • She has all the necessary qualifications for the job.
11 5 noun n noun
• an occurrence that involves the production of a union
Example sentence • The unification of the two countries was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
12 5 noun n noun
• a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
Example sentence • I belong to the Catholic denomination .
13 5 noun n noun
• a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
Example sentence • Her acting skills were impressive, especially her ability for improvisation .
11 4 noun n noun
• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Example sentence • She has a strong inclination for music.
12 4 noun n noun
• a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the inflammation in my knee.
10 4 noun n noun
• the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
Example sentence • The spacecraft's navigation system guided it safely through the asteroid belt.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of officially naming a candidate
Example sentence • His nomination for Best Actor was well-deserved.
12 5 noun n noun
• making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
Example sentence • The ratification of the treaty was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
13 5 noun n noun
• the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes
Example sentence • Many commercial establishments require refrigeration to store perishable goods.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
Example sentence • The doctor performed CPR as a means of resuscitation .
13 6 noun n noun
• the act of coming together again
Example sentence • The reunification of East and West Germany was a significant event in European history.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
Example sentence • The bank explained the terms of the mortgage loan, including the amortization schedule.
12 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
Example sentence • The canonization of a saint is a significant event in the Catholic Church.
12 4 noun n noun
• an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Example sentence • The politician's actions were met with widespread condemnation .
13 5 noun n noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • Canada is a federal confederation composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
12 4 noun n noun
• a conference (usually with someone important)
Example sentence • I need to schedule a consultation with my doctor about my symptoms.
14 5 noun n Example sentence • The disintegration of the old building was caused by years of neglect.
8 3 noun n noun
• an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
Example sentence • His fixation on cleanliness made him a great housekeeper.
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