10 3 noun
n
noun
• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Example sentence • He enjoyed a weekend of indulgence in luxurious spa treatments.
14 5 noun
n
Example sentence • Her overindulgence in shopping caused her financial troubles.
13 4
noun
• the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
Example sentence • His strict nonindulgence towards sweets helped him maintain a healthy diet.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Example sentence • His constant self-indulgence in buying luxury goods left him in debt.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Example sentence • She has a high level of intelligence .
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.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
Example sentence • The lawyer presented a strong defence for his client in court.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • I need to mend the fence in my backyard.
5 1 adverb
adv
adverb
• (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
Example sentence • She was feeling unwell and hence unable to attend the party.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the action of attacking an enemy
Example sentence • He was charged with a serious criminal offence .
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.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example sentence • The defense attorney argued passionately for his client's innocence.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a message that seems to convey no meaning
adjective satellite
• having no intelligible meaning
Example sentence • Don't listen to his nonsense ; he's just trying to confuse you.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a general conscious awareness
verb
• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
Example sentence • I have a strong sense of smell.
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.
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.
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.
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 3 noun
n
noun
• unstable flow of a liquid or gas
Example sentence • The flight encountered severe turbulence during the storm.
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 .
8 2 verb
v
verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • Let the ceremony commence at noon.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the gradual beginning or coming forth
Example sentence • The emergence of new technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• high status importance owing to marked superiority
Example sentence • He achieved eminence in the field of medicine.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
Example sentence • His negligence led to the accident.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the property of a continuous and connected period of time
Example sentence • She succeeded in her career through persistence and hard work.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• status established in order of importance or urgency
Example sentence • In this situation, safety takes precedence over speed.
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