13 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)
Example sentence • The government authorized the expropriation of private land for the construction of a new highway.
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
• the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
Example sentence • The propagation of plants can be done through seeds or cuttings.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of alarm or dread
Example sentence • She approached the haunted house with trepidation .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a substance prepared according to a formula
Example sentence • The scientist spent years working on the formulation of a new drug.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the murder case.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a district that is reserved for particular purpose
Example sentence • I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
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.
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.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Example sentence • His rude comment was a deliberate provocation .
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 .
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.
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.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Example sentence • His appellation , 'The Great', was given to him by his loyal followers.
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.
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
• 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
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.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• (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.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
Example sentence • She received her certification as a yoga instructor last week.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
Example sentence • The students organized a peaceful demonstration to protest against injustice.
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.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
Example sentence • The neutralization of an acid by a base can be represented by a chemical equation.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married)
Example sentence • Many couples choose cohabitation over marriage.
12 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• execution by cutting off the victim's head
Example sentence • The criminal was sentenced to death by decapitation .
14 5 noun
n
noun
• that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
Example sentence • Despite her natural talent, she had a strong disinclination towards public speaking.
14 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents)
Example sentence • The neighborhood underwent gentrification , leading to higher property values.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
Example sentence • The force of gravitation pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
Example sentence • The ancient ruins are a testament to the habitation of this area thousands of years ago.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil
Example sentence • The hydrogenation process involves the addition of hydrogen to a substance.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
Example sentence • The defense attorney argued that the incrimination of his client was based on circumstantial evidence.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of extreme joy
Example sentence • There was loud jubilation among the fans when their team scored the winning goal.
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
• 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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being cancelled or annulled
Example sentence • The driver's license revocation was a result of multiple traffic violations.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• the process of becoming acid or being converted into an acid
Example sentence • The acidification of the ocean is causing harm to coral reefs.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
Example sentence • Many coastal cities rely on desalinization to ensure a steady supply of fresh water.
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 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.
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