11 3 noun n noun
• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
Example sentence • The policy of appeasement was widely criticized for allowing Hitler to expand his power in Europe.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • I watched the fireworks in amazement .
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• 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.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
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.
13 4 noun n noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • I saw an advertisement for a new phone on TV.
9 2 noun n noun
• the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
Example sentence • The placement of furniture in a room can greatly affect the overall aesthetics.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • The punishment for stealing is imprisonment.
11 3 noun n noun
• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
Example sentence • Her advancement within the company was well-deserved.
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.
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.
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.
9 2 noun n noun
• a superior paper resembling sheepskin
Example sentence • She unrolled the ancient parchment and began to read the faded text.
14 4 noun n noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • Winning the championship was a great accomplishment for the team.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • I will take your request under advisement and let you know my decision soon.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• the thing arranged or agreed to
Example sentence • The flowers were organized in a beautiful arrangement .
10 3 noun n noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The teacher handed out the final assessment to the students.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • The king ordered the banishment of the traitor from the kingdom.
10 3 noun n noun
• avoiding emotional involvement
Example sentence • He maintained a sense of detachment from the drama unfolding around him.
11 3 noun n noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • We stopped at a café to get some refreshments.
12 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The disbursement of funds will be done by the finance department.
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
• military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon
Example sentence • The military base has various emplacements for defense.
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.
13 4 noun n noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • The new restaurant is a popular establishment in town.
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 .
10 3 noun n noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • The company offered a cash inducement to attract new customers.
13 3 noun n noun
• an authoritative declaration
Example sentence • The president's pronouncement on climate change was met with both support and criticism.
12 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• The process of helping to find new employment for redundant workers, especially executives
Example sentence • The company provided outplacement services for employees who were laid off.
8 2 noun n noun
• the paved surface of a thoroughfare
Example sentence • She tripped and fell on the pavement .
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.
13 4 noun n noun
• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
Example sentence • Her wedding dress was covered in intricate embellishments.
12 3 noun n noun
• any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example sentence • The construction of the new shopping mall resulted in the encroachment on the green space.
10 3 noun n noun
• act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
Example sentence • The school offers various enrichment programs for gifted students.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
Example sentence • Many men were forced into service through impressment .
12 3 noun n noun
• entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
Example sentence • The company implemented retrenchment measures to reduce costs.
12 4 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • He stared at the magician's trick in astonishment .
10 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
Example sentence • I have a strong attachment to my childhood home.
6 2 noun n noun
• a particular point in time
Example sentence • I need a moment to think about it.
11 3 noun n noun
• a source of materials to nourish the body
Example sentence • Eating fruits and vegetables is important for daily nourishment .
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
• confusion resulting from failure to understand
Example sentence • I watched with bemusement as the dog chased its own tail.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
Example sentence • The debasement of the currency led to skyrocketing inflation.
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
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • The government is responsible for maintaining law and order in the country.
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