16 6 noun n noun
• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
Example sentence • The company's CEO was accused of misappropriation of funds.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
Example sentence • Humans engage in procreation to have offspring.
11 4 noun n noun
• the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
Example sentence • The propagation of plants can be done through seeds or cuttings.
13 5 noun n noun
• (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
Example sentence • In this study, we made an extrapolation of the data to predict future trends.
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 .
11 4 noun n noun
• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Example sentence • His rude comment was a deliberate provocation .
11 4 noun n noun
• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Example sentence • There is a lot of speculation about who will win the election.
10 4 noun n noun
• an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Example sentence • He enjoys outdoor recreation such as hiking and camping.
14 5 noun n noun
• unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Example sentence • Racial discrimination is a violation of human rights.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
Example sentence • After finishing the marathon, the athlete collapsed in prostration from exhaustion.
11 4 noun n noun
• (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
Example sentence • He made a proposition to invest in her business.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft
Example sentence • The disembarkation process at the airport was quick and efficient.
11 4 noun n noun
• a rapid and irregular heart beat
Example sentence • She experienced palpitations in her chest after climbing the stairs.
11 4 noun n noun
• a feeling of alarm or dread
Example sentence • She approached the haunted house with trepidation .
9 4 noun n noun
• an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
Example sentence • There is a wide variation in the color of autumn leaves.
8 3 noun n noun
• the human act of creating
Example sentence • The artist's new painting is a stunning creation .
12 5 noun n noun
• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Example sentence • I would like to express my appreciation for your hard work.
12 5 noun n noun
• a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Example sentence • The Mayans created a highly advanced civilization in Central America.
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.
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 district that is reserved for particular purpose
Example sentence • I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
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.
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.
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.
13 5 noun n noun
• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
Example sentence • In biology, hybridization refers to the mating or breeding between two individuals from different populations or species.
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 5 noun n noun
• action taken in return for an injury or offense
Example sentence • He was afraid of retaliation if he reported the incident.
9 3 noun n noun
• Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful red carnation on her lapel.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
Example sentence • I want to extend my congratulations on your graduation.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • The deformation of the metal was caused by excessive heat.
11 4 noun n noun
• 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 .
14 5 noun n Example sentence • The disintegration of the old building was caused by years of neglect.
11 4 noun n noun
• to travel for the purpose of discovery
Example sentence • The exploration of outer space has led to many scientific discoveries.
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.
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 .
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
13 5 noun n noun
• embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form)
Example sentence • Many people believe in the concept of reincarnation , where the soul is reborn after death.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
Example sentence • During aerobic respiration , glucose is broken down to release energy.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
Example sentence • The restoration of the ancient ruins has transformed the site into a popular tourist attraction.
12 5 noun n noun
• an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
Example sentence • Her solicitation for donations was met with an overwhelming response.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
Example sentence • The hospital follows strict protocols for sterilization of surgical instruments.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of arousing an organism to action
Example sentence • She found the stimulation of solving puzzles to be mentally invigorating.
15 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
Example sentence • The synchronization of the dancers' movements was flawless.
10 3 noun n noun
• the basis on which something is grounded
Example sentence • The nonprofit organization focuses on providing education and healthcare as part of its foundation .
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.
14 6 noun n noun
• a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
Example sentence • I experienced disorientation after spinning in circles.
11 4 noun n noun
• the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
Example sentence • Bears go into hibernation during the winter months.
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