7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
verb
• cause to be quiet or not talk
Example sentence • The room fell into silence after the professor finished speaking.
7 2 noun n noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • She studied political science in college.
8 3 noun n noun
• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
Example sentence • Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to become violent themselves.
7 2 verb v noun
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
verb
• bring into balance or equilibrium
Example sentence • I need to balance my checkbook at the end of each month.
8 2 noun n noun
• good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
Example sentence • I need to have patience while waiting for the results.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There is a noticeable difference in color between the two paintings.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • The countries formed an alliance to combat climate change.
8 2 noun n noun
• a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
7 2 noun n noun
• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example sentence • The essence of the poem lies in its beautiful imagery.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
Example sentence • You need a valid driving licence in order to operate a vehicle.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • His presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated.
8 2 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write a strong closing sentence for my essay.
10 3 noun n noun
• a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
Example sentence • I will be attending a conference on AI next week.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • The existence of aliens has been a topic of debate for centuries.
9 3 noun n noun
• the quality of innocent naivete
Example sentence • The child's innocence was evident in the way he saw the world.
10 3 noun n noun
• acting according to certain accepted standards
Example sentence • The company ensures compliance with all relevant regulations.
8 3 noun n noun
• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Example sentence • She glared at her parents in defiance .
8 3 noun n noun
• certainty based on past experience
Example sentence • His reliance on caffeine to stay awake during the night shift is concerning.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example sentence • The actor's performance was full of nuance and subtle gestures.
6 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of spiritualists
Example sentence • They gathered around the table for a seance to communicate with the spirits.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
Example sentence • The city underwent a renaissance with the opening of new museums and cultural institutions.
10 3 noun n noun
• the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Example sentence • She practiced abstinence from alcohol for the duration of her pregnancy.
11 4 noun n noun
• the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
Example sentence • During adolescence , teenagers often experience a heightened sense of self-awareness.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • He showed great benevolence by donating generously to the charity.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of cohering or sticking together
Example sentence • The essay lacked coherence ; it jumped from one idea to another without any logical flow.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Example sentence • She displayed great competence in managing the team.
10 3 noun n noun
• an expression of sympathy with another's grief
Example sentence • I offered my condolences to the grieving family.
11 3 noun n noun
• the occurrence of two or more things coming together
Example sentence • The convergence of two rivers created a magnificent waterfall.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
Example sentence • She achieved academic excellence by earning straight A's.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
Example sentence • Excessive flatulence can be a sign of a digestive disorder.
9 3 noun n noun
• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
Example sentence • The man's impotence prevented him from fathering children.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Her impudence knew no bounds as she openly insulted her boss in front of everyone.
9 3 noun n noun
• the relative frequency of occurrence of something
Example sentence • The incidence of crime in the city has increased in recent years.
12 4 noun n noun
• lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
Example sentence • His incompetence was evident in his inability to complete the task on time.
12 4 noun n noun
• unbiased impartial unconcern
Example sentence • Her indifference towards his feelings hurt him deeply.
10 3 noun n noun
• continual and persistent demands
Example sentence • He finally gave in to her insistence and agreed to go to the party.
9 3 noun n noun
• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Example sentence • Her insolence towards her boss cost her the promotion.
10 3 noun n noun
• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
Example sentence • The town was devastated by a deadly pestilence that spread rapidly.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • I have a preference for tea over coffee.
12 3 noun n noun
• (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst
Example sentence • Psychologists often explore the concept of transference in therapy sessions.
10 3 noun n noun
• unstable flow of a liquid or gas
Example sentence • The flight encountered severe turbulence during the storm.
8 2 noun n noun
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
10 2 noun n noun
• former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies
Example sentence • He gave me a threepence for the bus fare.
8 2 noun n noun
• a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
Example sentence • I found an old tuppence coin in my pocket.
8 2 noun n noun
• a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
Example sentence • He paid twopence for a cup of tea.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
Example sentence • The valence of oxygen is usually -2 in compounds.
11 3 noun n noun
• the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
Example sentence • He faced the situation with a surprising nonchalance .
8 3 noun n noun
• a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
Example sentence • The audience was captivated by the singer's performance.
10 4 noun n noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • She has years of experience in the field of marketing.
9 3 noun n noun
• promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
Example sentence • I need to renew my car insurance .
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