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• a formal organization of people or groups of people
Example sentence • The local garden association organizes workshops on sustainable gardening practices.
12 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example sentence • In medical terms, MRI is the abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
11 5 noun n noun
• a social or business relationship
Example sentence • She has an affiliation with a prestigious law firm.
10 5 noun n noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The initiation ceremony marked the beginning of our journey into the secret society.
14 6 noun n noun
• the reestablishing of cordial relations
Example sentence • The couple went to marriage counseling in hopes of achieving reconciliation .
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose
Example sentence • The appropriation of funds for the new project was approved by the board.
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• compensation for a wrong
Example sentence • The ritual of sacrificing an animal was seen as an act of expiation for one's sins.
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• the evolution of a biological species
Example sentence • Darwin's theory of evolution includes the concept of speciation .
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• (law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence
Example sentence • The spoliation of evidence can result in severe legal consequences.
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• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
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• the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
Example sentence • Newspapers often rely on advertising revenue to sustain their circulation .
11 4 noun n noun
• a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The declaration of independence was signed in 1776.
10 4 noun n noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Example sentence • Her motivation to succeed drove her to study late into the night.
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• the act of making and recording a measurement
Example sentence • Her keen observation of the painting's details impressed the art critic.
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• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • The presenter gave a detailed presentation on climate change.
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• the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power
Example sentence • In algebra, exponentiation is often used to simplify equations.
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• The removal of all glacial land ice from a region, usually by melting.
Example sentence • During deglaciation , huge amounts of water are released into the ocean.
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• the state of being unconnected in memory or imagination
Example sentence • After the traumatic event, she experienced disassociation and had trouble remembering what happened.
11 5 noun n noun
• a person who is loathsome or disgusting
Example sentence • The haunted house was an abomination , with creepy crawlies everywhere.
12 5 noun n noun
• an increase in rate of change
Example sentence • The car's acceleration was impressive, reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds.
13 5 noun n Example sentence • The collaboration between the two artists resulted in a beautiful mural.
12 4 noun n noun
• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Example sentence • The brave firefighter received a commendation for saving a child from the burning building.
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• a final climactic stage
Example sentence • Their wedding was the culmination of years of planning and anticipation.
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• changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Example sentence • Environmental degradation is a major concern for many scientists.
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• dryness resulting from the removal of water
Example sentence • Severe dehydration can be life-threatening.
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• (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
Example sentence • After much deliberation , we decided to go on a vacation to the beach.
11 4 noun n noun
• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
Example sentence • He suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the rugby game.
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• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
Example sentence • The room was filled with soft illumination from the candles.
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• (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
Example sentence • The cat's playful demeanor was the very incarnation of curiosity.
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• maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
Example sentence • The eggs require a period of incubation before they hatch.
11 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
Example sentence • The doctor gave me an inoculation to protect against the flu.
10 4 noun n noun
• a principle that limits the extent of something
Example sentence • There is a limitation on the number of characters in a tweet.
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• a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
Example sentence • The narration in the movie was captivating and kept the audience engaged.
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• growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
Example sentence • The proliferation of smartphones has rapidly changed the way we communicate.
11 4 noun n noun
• something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
Example sentence • Proper punctuation is important for clear communication.
9 3 noun n noun
• a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Example sentence • He used a famous quotation to open his speech.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
Example sentence • The doctor explained that the patient's regeneration would take several months.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of rotating as if on an axis
Example sentence • The Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
Example sentence • Many children in developing countries suffer from chronic starvation .
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
Example sentence • The university's accreditation was renewed for another five years.
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• a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
Example sentence • Her refined accent and aloof manner were just a show of affectation .
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• the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting)
Example sentence • Many countries have implemented afforestation programs to combat deforestation.
13 5 noun n noun
• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Example sentence • Her argumentation was so convincing that she won the debate.
14 5 noun n noun
• a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
Example sentence • Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security.
11 4 noun n noun
• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Example sentence • I don't have time for this botheration right now.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
Example sentence • The calibration of the equipment is essential for accurate measurements.
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• a document containing the terms of surrender
Example sentence • The army's capitulation led to the surrender of the entire city.
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• the timbre of a musical sound
Example sentence • The bird's coloration helped it blend in with the leaves.
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• the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series
Example sentence • The concatenation of the strings resulted in a longer sentence.
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