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.
13 5 noun n noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
11 4 noun n noun
• belief about (or mental picture of) the future
Example sentence • I had high expectations for the concert, but it turned out to be disappointing.
11 5 noun n noun
• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
Example sentence • She had to study all night for her final examination .
11 4 noun n noun
• an abrupt excited utterance
Example sentence • He shouted an exclamation of joy when he won the lottery.
11 4 noun n noun
• 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.
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.
12 5 noun n noun
• 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.
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.
12 5 noun n noun
• 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.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of digging something up out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried
Example sentence • The exhumation of the body took place last week to investigate the cause of death.
11 4 noun n noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
Example sentence • The economy is experiencing a period of stagnation .
11 4 noun n noun
• the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
Example sentence • We finally reached our destination after a long journey.
13 5 noun n noun
• (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination
Example sentence • The judge ordered a reexamination of the evidence before making a final decision.
10 4 noun n noun
• the feeling of being alienated from other people
Example sentence • The protagonist in the novel experiences a sense of alienation from his family.
9 4 noun n noun
• the condition of living or the state of being alive
Example sentence • The animation in that video game is incredible.
8 3 noun n noun
• a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
Example sentence • I made a donation to the local food bank.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She submitted her resignation letter to the company.
11 4 noun n noun
• identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Example sentence • Her designation as CEO came as a surprise to everyone.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I submitted my application for the job today.
11 4 noun n noun
• a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
Example sentence • The recipe calls for a combination of spices.
11 4 noun n noun
• killing by depriving of oxygen
Example sentence • He died due to suffocation in a poorly-ventilated room.
13 5 noun n noun
• illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
Example sentence • He believed the shadowy figure he saw in the corner of his room was just a hallucination .
10 4 noun n noun
• 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.
10 4 noun n noun
• the people who inhabit a territory or state
Example sentence • The population of the city has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
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.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of being held in high esteem and honor
Example sentence • He has a reputation for being very punctual.
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 4 noun n noun
• 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.
13 4 noun n noun
• 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.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• the incineration of a dead body
Example sentence • According to Hindu tradition, cremation is the preferred method of body disposal.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • She showed great determination in achieving her goals.
11 5 noun n noun
• the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
Example sentence • She had a vivid imagination and could easily create fantastical worlds in her mind.
6 2 noun n noun
• a politically organized body of people under a single government
Example sentence • The nation celebrated its independence day with fireworks and parades.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act or process of complicating
Example sentence • The surgery carried some risks of complications.
11 4 noun n noun
• the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
Example sentence • The computation of the final exam grades took several hours.
11 4 noun n noun
• a final climactic stage
Example sentence • Their wedding was the culmination of years of planning and anticipation.
9 3 noun n noun
• an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
Example sentence • The geologists studied the rock formation to understand its origin.
11 4 noun n noun
• something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
Example sentence • The implication of her words was that she knew something we didn't.
11 4 noun n noun
• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Example sentence • She has a strong inclination for music.
14 5 noun n noun
• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
Example sentence • His interpretation of the play was completely different from mine.
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.
14 4 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating process.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• 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.
10 4 noun n noun
• the ceremony of installing a new monarch
Example sentence • The queen's coronation ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state of extreme poverty
Example sentence • Sleep deprivation can lead to various health problems.
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