7 2 noun
n
noun
• something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example sentence • He only ate a small portion of the cake.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
Example sentence • The teacher will apportion the essays evenly among the students.
10 3 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 proportion of students who passed the exam was quite high.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
Example sentence • She twisted her body into a contortion to fit through the narrow opening.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The artist used distortion to create an abstract painting.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • She was accused of extortion after demanding money from her former employer.
12 5 adjective
adj
adjective
• Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.
Example sentence • She is a strong advocate for the antiabortion movement.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a tortuous and twisted shape or position
Example sentence • The bridge collapsed due to the torsion caused by the strong winds.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a person authorized to conduct religious worship
Example sentence • The parson delivered a heartfelt sermon to the congregation.
22 9 noun
n
noun
• the number of cases of a disease ending in death divided by the number of cases of the disease; usually expressed as a percentage or as the number of deaths per 1000 cases
Example sentence • The case-fatality proportion for COVID-19 is currently around 2% globally.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • I ask for your pardon for arriving late to the meeting.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Example sentence • She inherited a large fortune from her grandfather.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
Example sentence • The whole town gathered for the joyful celebration of New Year's Eve.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
Example sentence • The distribution of food to the famine-affected areas was delayed due to bad weather.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Example sentence • Her obsession with cleanliness borders on neuroticism.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of admitting someone to enter
Example sentence • The admission fee to the museum is $10.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • The adoption of a child can bring great joy to a family.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• joint operation or action
Example sentence • The success of the project was possible due to the cooperation of all team members.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
Example sentence • The corporation is investing in new technology to improve productivity.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Example sentence • She has been suffering from depression for many years.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • He receives a monthly pension from his former employer.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Example sentence • I need to do some preparation before the meeting.
9 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of radiation can be extremely harmful to the human body.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of lacking unity
Example sentence • The separation of church and state is important in maintaining a secular society.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
Example sentence • The car's suspension was in need of repair.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Example sentence • He couldn't help but feel responsible for his sister's misfortune .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Example sentence • The sudden outburst of anger was completely out of character for John, it was an aberration from his usual calm demeanor.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a justly deserved penalty
Example sentence • He was seeking retribution for the wrongs done to him.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
Example sentence • She made her submission to the committee.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
verb
• negotiate the terms of an exchange
Example sentence • I found a great bargain on these shoes at the thrift store.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
Example sentence • The movie was a faithful adaptation of the book.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of profound love and admiration
Example sentence • She gazed at the painting with adoration .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a ghostly appearing figure
Example sentence • She claimed to have seen a ghostly apparition in the old abandoned house.
10 4 noun
n
Example sentence • Her lifelong aspiration is to become a successful novelist.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • Canada is a federal confederation composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a long and thoughtful observation
Example sentence • I need some quiet time for contemplation .
13 4 noun
n
noun
• opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Example sentence • There is a contradiction between her words and her actions.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example sentence • The depiction of violence in the film was graphic and disturbing.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a state in which all hope is lost or absent
Example sentence • She acted out of desperation when she stole the food.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
Example sentence • Her diction is clear and precise, making her a great public speaker.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning an expansion of its manufacturing facilities.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a coming to an end of a contract period
Example sentence • The expiration of my driver's license is next month.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of forcing out someone or something
Example sentence • The student faced expulsion from school for cheating on the exam.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
Example sentence • He always exercises moderation when it comes to eating sweets.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
Example sentence • After an intense workout, she was covered in perspiration .
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