9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl from her home.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
11 3 noun
• the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
Example sentence • The hurricane left a path of destruction in its wake.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
9 3 noun n noun
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Example sentence • He struggled with drug addiction for years.
9 3 noun n noun
• a positive feeling of liking
Example sentence • She showed her affection for the puppy by gently petting its head.
7 2 noun n noun
• a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
Example sentence • The auction for the antique painting was highly competitive.
7 2 noun n noun
• the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
verb
• warn strongly; put on guard
Example sentence • He approached the edge of the cliff with caution .
10 3 noun n noun
• the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
Example sentence • The metal rod allows for efficient conduction of heat.
9 3 noun n noun
• a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Example sentence • The detective made a deduction based on the evidence found at the crime scene.
9 3 noun n noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The induction ceremony for the new members of the club will be held next week.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a message describing how something is to be done
Example sentence • I followed the cooking instructions and made a delicious meal.
11 3 noun n noun
• any structure that makes progress difficult
Example sentence • The fallen tree was a major obstruction in the middle of the road.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of decreasing or reducing something
Example sentence • The company announced a significant reduction in its workforce.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
verb
• remove or draw away by the force of suction
Example sentence • The dentist used suction to remove saliva from my mouth during the procedure.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction
Example sentence • She decided to undergo liposuction to remove excess fat from her abdomen.
12 4 noun n noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • Sexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two parents.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • The two companies were accused of collusion to fix prices.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
Example sentence • The combustion of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
10 3 noun n noun
• (American football) a successful forward pass in football
Example sentence • He celebrated the completion of his first novel with a glass of champagne.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body
Example sentence • In anatomy, adduction is the movement of a body part towards the midline of the body.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
Example sentence • She received her certification as a yoga instructor last week.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
Example sentence • I only have one pen left.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate
Example sentence • The movement of the tectonic plates is causing subduction to occur.
14 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
Example sentence • The deconstruction of traditional gender roles is a central theme in this novel.
14 5 noun n noun
• too much production or more than expected
Example sentence • The company faced financial difficulties due to overproduction of goods.
4 1 verb, adverb v, adv adjective satellite
• having finished or arrived at completion
Example sentence • I have done my homework.
4 2 adverb adv noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
adverb
• used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
adjective satellite
• equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
Example sentence • I can't believe she stayed calm even in such a difficult situation.
5 2 noun n noun
• a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
Example sentence • The house by the lake became their tranquil haven .
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
4 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
noun
• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
adjective satellite
• with no protection or shield
verb
• cause to open or to become open
3 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
verb
• move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
Example sentence • He went for a run in the morning.
7 2 noun n noun
• a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential
Example sentence • I saw someone waiting at the bus stop.
3 1 noun n Example sentence • His son just turned one year old today.
5 2 noun n noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is a strong and independent woman .
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the basic unit of money in South Korea
Example sentence • She celebrated her victory with great joy, as she knew she had won the competition.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • I want everyone to be present for the meeting.
12 5 noun n noun
• the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented
Example sentence • The adjudication of the case took several months.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of making a noisy disturbance
Example sentence • There was a loud ruction coming from the next room.
12 3 noun n noun
• (genetics) the process of transferring genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage
Example sentence • In biology, transduction refers to the transfer of genetic material from one bacterium to another via a bacteriophage.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
noun
• a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
adjective satellite
• common to or shared by two or more parties
Example sentence • It is common for children to play with toys.
9 3 noun n noun
• a state at a particular time
verb
• establish a conditioned response
Example sentence • He was in critical condition after the car accident.
8 3 noun n noun
• the act of making up your mind about something
Example sentence • I have made a difficult decision .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a faint constellation twisting around the North Celestial Pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
Example sentence • The dragon breathed fire and destroyed the entire village.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not noticed inadvertently
Example sentence • She found an old, forgotten book in the attic.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• activities that are enjoyable or amusing
Example sentence • This movie is really fun to watch.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language
noun
• a person of German nationality
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
Example sentence • He aimed the gun at the target and pulled the trigger.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • I wonder what will happen next in the story.
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