9 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
Example sentence • The substance of his argument was that the plan would not work.
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
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • She studied political science in college.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Example sentence • She asked for assistance with her math homework.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• an occurrence of something
verb
• clarify by giving an example of
Example sentence • In this instance , the customer is always right.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
Example sentence • The electrical resistance of this circuit is too high.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Example sentence • Her appearance at the party surprised everyone.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
Example sentence • The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
Example sentence • I need to have patience while waiting for the results.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
Example sentence • There is an imbalance of power between the two political parties.
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
• an authoritative command
Example sentence • The city council passed a new ordinance banning smoking in all public parks.
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.
11 3 verb
v
Example sentence • He easily outdistanced his competitors in the race.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Example sentence • I need to buy a new appliance for the kitchen.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• acting according to certain accepted standards
Example sentence • The company ensures compliance with all relevant regulations.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an expression of sympathy with another's grief
Example sentence • I offered my condolences to the grieving family.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Example sentence • The king required the subjects to bow in obeisance when entering his court.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
verb
• throw out of balance or equilibrium
Example sentence • The unbalance of power between the two nations led to heightened tensions.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
Example sentence • In order to achieve success, one must have consistence in their actions.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
Example sentence • Fishing was their main source of subsistence .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
Example sentence • The electrical circuit had a high impedance .
8 2 noun
n
Example sentence • She worked tirelessly for a pittance .
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the scientific study of the nervous system
Example sentence • She is pursuing a career in neuroscience to better understand the brain.
13 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions
Example sentence • Many people consider astrology to be a pseudoscience .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the property of a continuous and connected period of time
Example sentence • She succeeded in her career through persistence and hard work.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• remorse for your past conduct
Example sentence • After his confession, the priest assigned him a simple penance .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the event of something appearing again
Example sentence • Her reappearance at the party surprised everyone.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
Example sentence • His insouciance about the important deadline cost him his job.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
Example sentence • The issuance of passports requires a completed application form.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power
Example sentence • The book discussed the concept of God's omnipotence .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the power to foresee the future
Example sentence • His prescience allowed him to predict the outcome of the election.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• an impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying
Example sentence • The beauty of cherry blossoms is often associated with their transience .
13 4 noun
n
Example sentence • The company responded to the noncompliance issues by implementing stricter regulations.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
Example sentence • Waiting in line at the grocery store tests my impatience .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
Example sentence • The teacher showed great forbearance when dealing with the disruptive student.
17 5 noun
n
noun
• material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
Example sentence • This chemical substance can be harmful to humans if inhaled.
19 5 noun
n
noun
• a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law
Example sentence • The government has strict regulations on the sale and distribution of controlled substances.
14 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a weight that balances another weight
Example sentence • A heavier weight on the other side of the scale acts as a counterbalance .
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 .
19 6 noun
n
noun
• the liquid parts of the body
Example sentence • Blood is a common liquid body substance .
20 6 noun
n
noun
• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Example sentence • Engine oil is a common lubricating substance used in vehicles.
18 5 noun
n
noun
• any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
Example sentence • The snake injects a poisonous substance when it bites its prey.
21 6 noun
n
noun
• a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
Example sentence • Marijuana is a commonly used psychoactive substance .
20 5 noun
n
noun
• a material having the property of admitting light diffusely; a partly transparent material
Example sentence • She examined the translucent substance under the microscope.
20 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a material having the property of admitting light diffusely; a partly transparent material
Example sentence • Glass is a common transparent substance used in windows and bottles.
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