6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something done (usually as opposed to something said)
verb
• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example sentence • He took immediate action and called for help.
11 3 noun n Example sentence • I can't concentrate with all this noise, it's such a distraction .
10 3 noun n noun
• a crime less serious than a felony
Example sentence • He was given a warning for his traffic infraction .
12 4 noun n noun
• the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
Example sentence • I felt a deep sense of satisfaction after completing the marathon.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Example sentence • The car struggled to gain traction on the icy road.
7 2 noun n noun
• a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
Example sentence • The political party split into two factions over the issue of taxation.
8 2 noun n noun
• a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
Example sentence • I ate only a fraction of the cake.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
Example sentence • I need to confirm the transaction before processing it.
8 3 noun n noun
• (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
Example sentence • His reaction to the news was one of shock and disbelief.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
Example sentence • The dentist performed a tooth extraction .
15 5 noun n noun
• the feeling of being displeased and discontent
Example sentence • Her dissatisfaction with her job led her to start looking for a new one.
11 3 noun n noun
• (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Example sentence • During labor, women experience uterine contractions that help push the baby out.
11 3 noun n noun
• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
Example sentence • Artists often use abstraction to convey emotions and ideas without relying on realistic depictions.
10 3 noun n noun
• the force by which one object attracts another
Example sentence • The amusement park has many rides and attractions for families to enjoy.
11 4 noun n noun
• a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
Example sentence • The interaction between the two characters on stage was captivating.
10 3 noun n noun
• a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
Example sentence • The newspaper issued a retraction of the false information it had published.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
Example sentence • X-ray diffraction is a technique used to study the structure of crystalline solids.
8 3 noun n noun
• act of demanding or levying by force or authority
Example sentence • The exaction of taxes burdened the citizens.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of being inactive
Example sentence • His inaction during the crisis cost him his job.
12 4 noun n noun
• the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid
Example sentence • The liquefaction of the gelatinous substance turned it into a smooth liquid.
11 3 noun n noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
Example sentence • I had to do a lot of subtraction to solve that equation.
12 4 noun n noun
• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Example sentence • We had a long and meaningful conversation about our future plans.
11 4 noun n noun
• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
Example sentence • She offered me words of consolation when I was feeling down.
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.
10 4 noun n noun
• a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
Example sentence • I received an invitation to my friend's wedding.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Example sentence • He showed me a strange contraption he had invented.
11 5 noun n noun
• state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
Example sentence • He experienced deep humiliation when he was publicly mocked.
11 4 noun n noun
• migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there)
Example sentence • He had to go through a lengthy immigration process to become a citizen.
12 4 noun n noun
• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Example sentence • The government declared a state of emergency after the violent insurrection .
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of suspending activity temporarily
Example sentence • The play had a short intermission after the first act.
12 4 noun n noun
• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
Example sentence • I apologize for the interruption during the meeting.
14 5 noun n noun
• something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
Example sentence • I received a great recommendation for a new restaurant in town.
11 3 noun n noun
• the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
Example sentence • A conjunction joins two clauses together in a sentence.
12 4 noun n noun
• an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
Example sentence • The organization works towards the conservation of endangered species.
10 3 noun n noun
• a formal command or admonition
Example sentence • The judge issued an injunction to prevent the company from selling its patented product.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
Example sentence • The room was stuffy and needed better ventilation .
12 4 noun n noun
• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Example sentence • I received a confirmation email for my flight reservation.
10 3 noun n noun
• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • The mechanic conducted a thorough inspection of the car before giving it back to the owner.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• destruction by annihilating something
Example sentence • The destruction and annihilation caused by the earthquake was devastating.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
Example sentence • The airline informed us about the cancellation of our flight due to bad weather.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the activity of converting data or information into code
Example sentence • Data encryption ensures that sensitive information remains secure during transmission.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of being isolated or detached
Example sentence • The house needs better insulation to keep it warm during the winter.
13 3 noun n noun
• the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
Example sentence • He apologized for his transgressions and promised to do better.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an increase by natural growth or addition
Example sentence • The accumulation of snow on the ground made it difficult to walk.
13 5 noun n noun
• a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
Example sentence • A monument was built in commemoration of the soldiers who died in the war.
11 4 noun n noun
• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
Example sentence • The composition of this painting is really impressive.
13 5 noun n noun
• confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
Example sentence • Make sure to read the product documentation before using it.
10 4 noun n noun
• migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
Example sentence • Many European countries experienced significant emigration in the 19th century.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order
Example sentence • The implementation of the new software system took longer than expected.
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