8 3 noun n noun
• the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
Example sentence • The country prepared for an invasion by increasing its military presence along the border.
8 3 noun n noun
• an event that occurs at a critical time
Example sentence • She dressed up for the special occasion .
8 3 noun n noun
• a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
Example sentence • Solving the equation was challenging.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
Example sentence • She used her powers of persuasion to convince the jury of his innocence.
8 3 noun n noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • He suffered a painful abrasion on his knee after falling off his skateboard.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
Example sentence • The politician used his powers of suasion to convince the voters to support his campaign.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Asia
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an army unit large enough to sustain combat
Example sentence • The division between rich and poor continues to widen.
9 3 noun n noun
• (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
Example sentence • She found salvation in her faith.
7 2 noun n noun
• an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
Example sentence • I prefer the original version of that song.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • She had a clear vision of what she wanted to achieve in life.
8 3 noun n noun
• feelings of ardent love
Example sentence • Her devotion to her family is unwavering.
11 4 noun n noun
• a district that is reserved for particular purpose
Example sentence • I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
10 4 noun n noun
• broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
Example sentence • I enjoy watching television in the evening.
10 3 noun n noun
• an admission of misdeeds or faults
Example sentence • He made a full confession to the crime.
10 3 noun n noun
• the body of people in a learned occupation
Example sentence • She chose medicine as her profession .
8 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of intense dislike
Example sentence • He has an aversion to brussels sprouts and refuses to eat them.
9 3 noun
• an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Example sentence • The diversion of the river to create a reservoir affected the local wildlife.
8 3 verb v verb
• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
Example sentence • I can envision a future where everyone has access to clean water.
7 3 noun n noun
• enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
Example sentence • The famous singer received a standing ovation from the crowd.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The company will provision additional resources to meet the growing demand.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
Example sentence • I need to do some revision for my upcoming exam.
10 3 noun n noun
• destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
Example sentence • The spy was charged with subversion for leaking classified information.
8 3 noun n noun
• an erroneous mental representation
Example sentence • The magician created an illusion of a disappearing rabbit.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
Example sentence • The activation of the emergency alarm alerted everyone in the building.
12 4 noun n noun
• an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
Example sentence • The organization works towards the conservation of endangered species.
9 4 noun n noun
• the event of something being raised upward
Example sentence • The climbers reached an elevation of 8,000 meters.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The archaeological excavation unearthed ancient artifacts.
10 4 noun n noun
• a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
Example sentence • The company's success can be attributed to its continuous innovation .
11 4 noun n noun
• an area composed of subdivided lots
Example sentence • The new housing development will include a subdivision of single-family homes.
11 4 noun n noun
• management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
Example sentence • The children were playing outside under the supervision of their teacher.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of making and recording a measurement
Example sentence • Her keen observation of the painting's details impressed the art critic.
6 2 verb v verb
• cause to be firmly attached
Example sentence • Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.
7 2 noun n noun
• reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts
Example sentence • Nuclear fission is the process in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei.
7 2 noun n noun
• how something is done or how it happens
verb
• make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
Example sentence • She has a great sense of fashion and always dresses stylishly.
9 3 noun n noun
• the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
Example sentence • The inversion of the sentence is striking.
9 3 noun n noun
• (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
Example sentence • The reversion of the property to its original owner was completed last month.
9 3 noun n noun
• a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
Example sentence • The metal fence was covered in rust due to corrosion .
7 3 noun n noun
• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
Example sentence • Coastal erosion is a major concern for many communities.
8 3 noun n noun
• a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
Example sentence • She received an infusion of antibiotics to fight off the infection.
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 .
10 4 noun n noun
• the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
Example sentence • The derivation of this word is uncertain.
7 2 noun n noun
• a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I need to go to the train station to get my ticket.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an event that results in a transformation
Example sentence • The conversion of the old warehouse into a trendy art gallery was a huge success.
9 3 noun n noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud explosion shook the entire building.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state of extreme poverty
Example sentence • Sleep deprivation can lead to various health problems.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of improving by renewing and restoring
Example sentence • The house underwent a major renovation to update its outdated features.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something done (usually as opposed to something said)
verb
• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example sentence • He took immediate action and called for help.
9 3 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • Please pay attention to the instructions.
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