12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
Example sentence • Child labor is a form of exploitation that needs to be eradicated.
12 4 noun n noun
• an exemption from some rule or obligation
Example sentence • The hospital provided her with free medication as a dispensation for her low income.
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• a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Example sentence • The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the math problem.
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• the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
Example sentence • The English teacher asked the students to write an explication of the poem.
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• the state of being held in high esteem and honor
Example sentence • He has a reputation for being very punctual.
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• the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I submitted my application for the job today.
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• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Example sentence • The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer.
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• the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
Example sentence • She struggled to maintain her concentration during the long lecture.
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• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
Example sentence • His interpretation of the play was completely different from mine.
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• the people who inhabit a territory or state
Example sentence • The population of the city has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
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• a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years of probation for the crime.
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• the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Example sentence • I have an obligation to finish my homework before tomorrow.
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• a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amputation as the only option to save the patient's life.
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• the act of expelling a person from their native land
Example sentence • The government announced a new policy aimed at reducing illegal immigration through increased deportation .
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• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
Example sentence • She had to study all night for her final examination .
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• the state of being clean and conducive to health
Example sentence • Proper sanitation is essential for maintaining public health.
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• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • He struggled with the temptation to indulge in sweets.
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• the act or process of complicating
Example sentence • The surgery carried some risks of complications.
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• the act of making copies
Example sentence • The scientist conducted a replication of the experiment to verify the results.
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• the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
Example sentence • The doctor performed CPR as a means of resuscitation .
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• a soiled or discolored appearance
Example sentence • The discoloration on the wall was due to water damage.
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• the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
Example sentence • The government should invest more in education to improve the nation's future.
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• a deliberately false or improbable account
Example sentence • The story he told was a complete fabrication and had no basis in reality.
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• the basis on which something is grounded
Example sentence • The nonprofit organization focuses on providing education and healthcare as part of its foundation .
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• the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.)
Example sentence • Artificial insemination is a common method for breeding livestock.
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• exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
Example sentence • Her constant manipulation of the facts made it hard to trust anything she said.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
Example sentence • The teacher taught us about long multiplication .
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• a gaudy outward display
Example sentence • His ostentation at the party was evident as he flaunted his expensive watch.
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• the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition
Example sentence • The firefighters worked quickly to perform the extrication of the trapped passengers.
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• the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
Example sentence • The importation of goods from foreign countries has increased over the past decade.
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• 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.
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• an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
Example sentence • The depredation of the forest by illegal loggers has resulted in the loss of valuable wildlife habitats.
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• a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances
Example sentence • Many health enthusiasts believe in the benefits of regular detoxification .
11 4 noun n noun
• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
Example sentence • The scholars engaged in a heated disputation over the interpretation of the ancient text.
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• a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
Example sentence • The duplication of this document is prohibited.
12 5 noun n noun
• the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function
Example sentence • The maximization of profits is the main goal of many businesses.
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• a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
Example sentence • The doctor found a perforation in the patient's intestine.
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• an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
Example sentence • The lion's predation on the wildebeest population helps maintain the balance in the ecosystem.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
Example sentence • The economy is experiencing a period of stagnation .
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• 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.
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• (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
Example sentence • One stipulation of the contract is that the payment must be made in full within 30 days.
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• a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
Example sentence • The king's abdication shocked the nation.
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• the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
Example sentence • Her abnegation of personal desires made her an ideal candidate for the job.
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• a feeling of delighted approval and liking
Example sentence • She gazed at the painting in admiration .
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• the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
Example sentence • The assimilation of different cultures enriches a community.
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• combining into a solid mass
Example sentence • The consolidation of several smaller companies into one larger corporation created a powerful industry leader.
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• the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
Example sentence • Many coastal cities rely on desalination plants to provide fresh water for their residents.
13 5 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
Example sentence • The dissemination of information is crucial in a democratic society.
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• the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
Example sentence • The company is considering diversification into new markets.
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• the process of changing into gas
Example sentence • The gasification of biomass can be a more environmentally friendly alternative to burning it.
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