10 3 noun n noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • The punishment for stealing is imprisonment.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • The king ordered the banishment of the traitor from the kingdom.
13 4 noun n noun
• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
Example sentence • Her wedding dress was covered in intricate embellishments.
14 4 noun n noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • Winning the championship was a great accomplishment for the team.
14 5 noun n noun
• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Example sentence • The prolonged drought resulted in the impoverishment of farmers in the region.
13 4 noun n noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • The new restaurant is a popular establishment in town.
12 4 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • He stared at the magician's trick in astonishment .
11 3 noun n noun
• a source of materials to nourish the body
Example sentence • Eating fruits and vegetables is important for daily nourishment .
11 3 noun n noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • We stopped at a café to get some refreshments.
13 4 noun n noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her face turned red with embarrassment when she realized she had mispronounced the word.
13 4 noun n noun
• filling again by supplying what has been used up
Example sentence • The grocery store needs to order a replenishment of fresh produce.
12 3 noun n noun
• any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example sentence • The construction of the new shopping mall resulted in the encroachment on the green space.
10 3 noun n noun
• act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
Example sentence • The school offers various enrichment programs for gifted students.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
Example sentence • Many men were forced into service through impressment .
11 3 noun n noun
• complete attention; intense mental effort
Example sentence • Her engrossment in the book was evident from her inability to put it down.
9 3 noun n noun
• an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
Example sentence • I need to buy some new equipment for my photography studio.
11 3 noun n noun
• a court order to an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages and to send the money to the court or to the person who won a lawsuit against the employee
Example sentence • The judge ordered a garnishment of his wages to pay off his debts.
13 4 noun n noun
• the state of being restored to its former good condition
Example sentence • The hotel is undergoing refurbishment to update its rooms and facilities.
12 3 noun n noun
• flattery intended to persuade
Example sentence • He used blandishments to try to convince her to go on a date with him.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The constant noise outside led to a diminishment in my concentration.
9 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
8 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basement is flooded after the heavy rain.
16 5 noun n noun
• the act terminating an established state of affairs; especially ending a connection with the Church of England
Example sentence • The disestablishment of the church was met with mixed reactions from the community.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Example sentence • I need to find a replacement for my broken phone.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
adjective satellite
• rich in significance or implication
Example sentence • She just found out she's pregnant .
11 3 noun n noun
• a change for the better; progress in development
Example sentence • There has been a significant improvement in her test scores.
10 3 noun n noun
• a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
Example sentence • The tennis tournament will be held next week.
11 3 noun n noun
• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
Example sentence • Her advancement within the company was well-deserved.
13 4 noun n noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • I saw an advertisement for a new phone on TV.
9 3 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • I watched the fireworks in amazement .
10 3 noun n noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The teacher handed out the final assessment to the students.
12 3 noun n noun
• the time at which something is supposed to begin
Example sentence • The commencement of the project will be on Monday.
10 3 noun n noun
• avoiding emotional involvement
Example sentence • He maintained a sense of detachment from the drama unfolding around him.
12 3 noun n noun
• act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Example sentence • The displacement of the ship caused it to rock back and forth.
8 2 noun n noun
• (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land)
Example sentence • The property owner granted an easement to the neighboring property owner for access to the shared driveway.
11 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The actor received a lucrative endorsement deal with a popular beverage company.
11 3 noun n noun
• an improvement that makes something more agreeable
Example sentence • The company has invested in research and development for the enhancement of their products.
9 2 noun n noun
• a superior paper resembling sheepskin
Example sentence • She unrolled the ancient parchment and began to read the faded text.
9 2 noun n noun
• the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
Example sentence • The placement of furniture in a room can greatly affect the overall aesthetics.
13 3 noun n noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers full reimbursement for travel expenses.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The new law will require stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
Example sentence • She filed a complaint against her coworker for sexual harassment .
11 3 noun n
8 3 noun n noun
• weaponry used by military or naval force
Example sentence • The country increased its armament to protect its borders.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The university saw a significant increase in enrollment this year.
10 3 noun n noun
• a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials
Example sentence • The suspect claimed he had been the victim of entrapment by the police.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a piece broken off or cut off of something else
verb
• break or cause to break into pieces
Example sentence • She found a small fragment of glass on the floor.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • I will take your request under advisement and let you know my decision soon.
14 4 noun n noun
• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
Example sentence • The CEO's lavish spending was seen as an aggrandizement of his own wealth.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
Example sentence • The policy of appeasement was widely criticized for allowing Hitler to expand his power in Europe.
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