11 4 noun
n
noun
• the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
Example sentence • Many modern democracies have a system of checks and balances.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
Example sentence • We must respect people's privacies .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
Example sentence • Many people believe in fallacies such as superstitions and urban legends.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
Example sentence • Her constant jealousies caused a strain on their relationship.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
Example sentence • The embassies of various countries are located in the capital city.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• imagination unrestricted by reality
Example sentence • She indulged in her fantasies of becoming a famous actress.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• marked by elaborately complex detail
Example sentence • She spent hours unraveling the intricacies of the mystery novel.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• (law) a gift of personal property by will
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines
Example sentence • There are several pharmacies in my neighborhood.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
Example sentence • The teacher used transparencies to project the images onto the wall.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• nonelective government officials
Example sentence • Large bureaucracies often struggle to adapt to change.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
Example sentence • She was fascinated by ancient conspiracies and secret societies.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
Example sentence • The ancient prophecies foretold of a great war that would engulf the land.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being near to the true value
Example sentence • The accuracies of the models varied widely.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
Example sentence • I tried many Chinese delicacies during my trip to Beijing.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a long wandering and eventful journey
Example sentence • Their family has embarked on countless odysseys to various countries around the world.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to prevent future crises .
15 5 noun
n
noun
• the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
Example sentence • There are many inconsistencies in his story.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
Example sentence • The company needs to address the inefficiencies in its manufacturing process.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the lack of financial resources
Example sentence • The number of insolvencies in the construction industry has been on the rise.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the diocese of an archbishop
Example sentence • The archdiocese is responsible for overseeing all the parishes in the region.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Example sentence • There are several strong candidacies for the upcoming election.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
Example sentence • She experienced overwhelming ecstasies when she won the gold medal.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
10 4 noun
n
noun
• worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
Example sentence • The water must be filtered to remove impurities .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a courteous or respectful or considerate act
Example sentence • She greeted her guests with warm courtesies .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• The basic, central, or essential point or feature.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • The authorities are investigating the crime scene.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
Example sentence • There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world.
15 7 noun
n
noun
• unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
Example sentence • Her book is filled with unfamiliarities that make it difficult to understand.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who offers opposition
Example sentence • He was determined to defeat his adversaries in the upcoming election.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The company receives numerous inquiries from potential customers every day.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
Example sentence • There are discrepancies between the two financial reports.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Example sentence • During emergencies , it's important to stay calm and follow instructions.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission
Example sentence • The company announced several redundancies as part of its cost-cutting measures.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
Example sentence • Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla were contemporaries and shared a similar passion for science.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
Example sentence • My grandfather has type 2 diabetes .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
Example sentence • I received two package deliveries today.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
Example sentence • Scientists study galaxies to understand the universe.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • We learned about the metaphorical metamorphoses in Kafka's novel 'The Metamorphosis'.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
Example sentence • There are five species of rhinoceroses in the world.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Example sentence • Employees are evaluated based on their competencies and skills.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a possible event or occurrence or result
Example sentence • We have to consider all possible contingencies before making a decision.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
Example sentence • The main mode of transmission for rabies is through the bite of an infected animal.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
Example sentence • The blood vessels in our bodies, including the arteries , play a crucial role in transporting oxygen-rich blood.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
Example sentence • She invested heavily in equities and made a significant profit.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
Example sentence • She always read the obituaries in the newspaper to see if anyone she knew had passed away.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• someone deranged and possibly dangerous
adjective satellite
• affected with madness or insanity
Example sentence • The crazies came out in full force during the Halloween parade.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • She struggles with various neuroses , such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety.
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