7 2 noun
n
noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • Many prisons are overcrowded and lack proper facilities.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Example sentence • Her first impressions of him were not positive.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • I could feel the vibrations of the music through my body.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the feelings expressed on a person's face
Example sentence • Her facial expressions revealed her true emotions.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence • The country's history is marked by numerous repressions against political dissidents.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• (American football) a successful forward pass in football
Example sentence • She had a high rate of completions in her project.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Example sentence • The geologist studied the depressions in the ground to understand the land formation.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • He suffered multiple abrasions on his knees and elbows after falling off his bike.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
Example sentence • His compulsions often make it difficult for him to focus on his work.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of subjugating by cruelty
Example sentence • The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and oppressions .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
Example sentence • The city is planning several celebrations to mark its centennial year.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example sentence • The company installed security cameras to prevent intrusions into their premises.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
Example sentence • The concentrations of pollutants in the air have reached dangerous levels.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
Example sentence • The company's daily operations are managed by a team of professionals.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• United States sociologist (1902-1979)
Example sentence • The parsons were invited to lead the prayer at the church service.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• the discipline that studies the principles of transmitting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
Example sentence • Effective communications are essential for a successful business.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a rational motive for a belief or action
verb
• decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Example sentence • I can't think of any reasons why I should go to the party tonight.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions
Example sentence • The brackens grew thickly along the edge of the forest.
9 2 verb
v
verb
• make more cheerful through the use of color
Example sentence • The sun brightens the sky.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
verb
• restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
Example sentence • During the war, soldiers were given daily rations of food and water.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
Example sentence • Many opticians offer a wide selection of designer frames.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a person of refined upbringing and manners
adjective satellite
• befitting a person of noble origin
Example sentence • In ancient Rome, the patricians were the privileged upper class of society.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
Example sentence • The hot weather conditions made it difficult to sleep at night.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a ghostly appearing figure
Example sentence • The ghostly apparitions floated through the haunted house.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the period of time during which something continues
Example sentence • The durations of the songs in the album range from two to five minutes.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
Example sentence • The electricians arrived promptly to fix the faulty wiring.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud explosions could be heard from miles away.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a physician specializing in obstetrics
Example sentence • Many expectant mothers choose to have obstetricians as their primary caregivers during pregnancy.
8 3 noun
n
Example sentence • His inauguration speech was considered one of the greatest orations in history.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • Many people rely on their pensions for retirement income.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
Example sentence • The glandular secretions help to lubricate the digestive system.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a written account of what transpired at a meeting
Example sentence • The bank records all transactions made by its customers.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
Example sentence • Before praying, Muslims need to perform their ablutions .
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a person who is loathsome or disgusting
Example sentence • Serial killers are often seen as abominations in society.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
Example sentence • The arbitrations between the two companies lasted for several months.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a group that defends a principle
Example sentence • The old castle had strong bastions to defend against enemy attacks.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • Her unwavering determinations helped her overcome all obstacles.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a message that departs from the main subject
Example sentence • His speech was filled with digressions and he failed to make his point.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
Example sentence • He passed all his examinations with flying colors.
10 4
noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning to make several expansions in the coming years.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
Example sentence • The book is filled with beautiful illustrations .
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of starting a new operation or practice
14 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
Example sentence • Many small businesses choose to operate as sole proprietorships rather than as incorporations .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
Example sentence • She drank herbal infusions to help with her digestion.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • All buildings must pass safety inspections before being occupied.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a technical system of symbols used to represent special things
Example sentence • Musical notations are used to represent different pitches and rhythms.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The artist carefully mixed the paint to achieve the desired proportions .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of lacking unity
Example sentence • The separations between the houses are very close.
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