13 5 noun n noun
• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
Example sentence • I need some clarification on the instructions.
12 5 noun n noun
• the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
Example sentence • The water treatment plant uses various methods of purification .
10 4 noun n noun
• the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle
Example sentence • The letter brought about a shocking revelation about his true identity.
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• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Example sentence • You need to provide proof of identification for verification .
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• the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents)
Example sentence • The neighborhood underwent gentrification , leading to higher property values.
13 5 noun n Example sentence • The glorification of violence in movies can have negative effects on society.
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 .
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• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Example sentence • His rude comment was a deliberate provocation .
11 4 noun n noun
• a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
14 5 noun n noun
• an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
Example sentence • The simplification of the tax code will benefit small businesses.
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• the act of designating or identifying something
Example sentence • The police asked for my identification before letting me enter the building.
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• leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
verb
• spend or take a vacation
Example sentence • I am going on vacation next week.
11 4 noun n noun
• (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
Example sentence • The force of gravitation pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
11 4 noun n noun
• blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
Example sentence • The desecration of the church was seen as a profanation of a sacred place.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of being cancelled or annulled
Example sentence • The driver's license revocation was a result of multiple traffic violations.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
Example sentence • The classification of plants is based on their characteristics and structures.
12 5 noun n noun
• a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
Example sentence • His equivocation mirrored his indecisiveness.
13 5 noun n noun
• something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
Example sentence • His justification for lying was that he was protecting his friend.
12 5 noun n noun
• the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
Example sentence • The car underwent several modifications to improve its performance.
12 5 noun n noun
• an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
Example sentence • I received a notification about my package being delivered.
13 5 noun n noun
• addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
Example sentence • The amplifier provides an amplification of the sound.
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.
11 5 noun n noun
• the complete destruction of every trace of something
Example sentence • The government implemented a plan for the eradication of malaria in the country.
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
• a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
Example sentence • Please provide the product specification for this model.
11 4 noun n noun
• killing by depriving of oxygen
Example sentence • He died due to suffocation in a poorly-ventilated room.
11 4 noun n noun
• (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
Example sentence • The company entered into arbitration to settle the contract disagreement with their supplier.
12 5 noun n noun
• the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
Example sentence • The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxication .
12 4 noun n noun
• the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
Example sentence • The preservation of historical artifacts is crucial for understanding our past.
11 4 noun n noun
• a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
Example sentence • The publication of her book was a great success.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
Example sentence • I need a translation of this document.
12 4 noun n noun
• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Example sentence • I received a confirmation email for my flight reservation.
10 4 noun n noun
• something that serves to indicate or suggest
Example sentence • The doctor said that the patient's high fever is an indication of an infection.
10 4 noun n noun
• a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
Example sentence • I received an invitation to my friend's wedding.
11 4 noun n noun
• a district that is reserved for particular purpose
Example sentence • I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
14 5 noun n noun
• uplifting enlightenment
Example sentence • She displayed great sophistication in her choice of wine.
14 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
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.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making equal or uniform
Example sentence • The equalization of wealth among citizens is an important goal for many governments.
13 5 noun n noun
• state of being gratified or satisfied
Example sentence • He felt a sense of gratification when he finished his marathon.
15 6 noun n noun
• a person who represents an abstract quality
Example sentence • The poem uses personification to give human characteristics to nature.
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.
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.
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.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of consolidating power under a central control
Example sentence • The company implemented centralization to streamline operations.
9 4 noun n noun
• imaginative re-creation
Example sentence • The evocation of memories from childhood brought a smile to her face.
11 3 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
Example sentence • Her constant lateness caused great frustration among her coworkers.
11 4 noun n noun
• the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant
Example sentence • Proper lubrication is essential to reduce friction between moving parts.
10 4 noun n noun
• written matter that is recited from memory
Example sentence • She prepared for her recitation by practicing repeatedly.
10 4 noun n noun
• the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)
Example sentence • The company decided on a relocation to a larger office space.
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