9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of amending or correcting
Example sentence • The first amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of speech.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• something that is commanded
Example sentence • The first commandment states, 'Thou shalt have no other gods before me.'
11 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Example sentence • The impoundment of the vehicles by the police led to traffic congestion.
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.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
Example sentence • She played the piano with a beautiful accompaniment .
13 3 noun
n
noun
• an authoritative declaration
Example sentence • The president's pronouncement on climate change was met with both support and criticism.
21 7 verb
v
verb
• refuse to testify by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which states that nobody may be forced to testify as a witness against himself or herself
Example sentence • During the trial, the defendant decided to take the fifth amendment and refused to answer any questions.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a particular point in time
Example sentence • I need a moment to think about it.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
Example sentence • The development of new technologies is constantly changing the way we live.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
Example sentence • I have a dentist appointment tomorrow morning.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the thing arranged or agreed to
Example sentence • The flowers were organized in a beautiful arrangement .
14 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
Example sentence • Her failure to win the competition was a major disappointment .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • He found employment as a waiter at the local restaurant.
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
• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The city endured a relentless bombardment during the war.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
Example sentence • She accepted his marriage proposal and they celebrated their engagement .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• happiness with one's situation in life
Example sentence • She smiled with contentment as she watched the sunset.
19 5 noun
n
noun
• an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1920; prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages; repealed in 1932
Example sentence • The eighteenth amendment was ratified in 1919.
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.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use
14 4
noun
• an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech
19 6 noun
n
noun
• an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1920; guarantees that no state can deny the right to vote on the basis of sex
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of improving by renewing and restoring
Example sentence • The city council is working on a redevelopment plan for the downtown area.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Example sentence • She couldn't hide her resentment towards her boss after being passed over for a promotion.
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.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
Example sentence • The princess was under a spell of enchantment and slept for a hundred years.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
Example sentence • Hearing impairment is a common problem among the elderly.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Example sentence • She applied ointment to her sunburned skin.
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.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• goods carried by a large vehicle
Example sentence • The shipment of goods arrived at the warehouse yesterday.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of giving something up
Example sentence • The dog experienced feelings of abandonment when its owner left for vacation.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• weaponry used by military or naval force
Example sentence • The country increased its armament to protect its borders.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
Example sentence • During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries imposed strict confinement measures.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• goods carried by a large vehicle
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully
Example sentence • The containment of hazardous materials is essential for the safety of workers.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the passing of a law by a legislative body
Example sentence • The enactment of new laws is necessary to protect the environment.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The university saw a significant increase in enrollment this year.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
Example sentence • The grand jury returned an indictment against the suspect.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time
Example sentence • The historical society organized a reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being unemployed or not having a job
Example sentence • The government is implementing policies to reduce unemployment rates.
10 3 adjective
adj
noun
• showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana
adjective satellite
• marked by ostentation but often tasteless
Example sentence • The flamboyant flowers caught everyone's attention in the garden.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Example sentence • The Grand Canyon is a famous escarpment in the United States.
8 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• close in time; about to occur
Example sentence • The storm clouds overhead indicated the imminent arrival of a heavy rain shower.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
Example sentence • The lawyer argued that the presentment of evidence was crucial to the case.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
Example sentence • The company implemented retrenchment measures to reduce costs.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who brings an action in a court of law
Example sentence • The complainant accused the defendant of stealing their car.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who supplies information
Example sentence • The police received a tip from an anonymous informant about the illegal activity.
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