6 2 verb, noun
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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 .
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.
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 .
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 4 noun
n
noun
• a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
Example sentence • The interaction between the two characters on stage was captivating.
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.
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.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a crime less serious than a felony
Example sentence • He was given a warning for his traffic infraction .
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.
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.
15 5 noun
n
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• the feeling of being displeased and discontent
Example sentence • Her dissatisfaction with her job led her to start looking for a new one.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a contribution of money or assistance
Example sentence • His generous benefaction helped fund the construction of the new library.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
Example sentence • He took a painkiller as a counteraction to the headache.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed
Example sentence • Dental impaction occurs when a tooth gets stuck against another tooth or bone.
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
• the consequence of being lengthened in duration
Example sentence • The protraction of the meeting was unnecessary.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an increase in the density of something
Example sentence • The compaction of the snow made it difficult for the hikers to walk.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • Her success was marred by constant detraction from her colleagues.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
Example sentence • Loss of olfaction can be a symptom of COVID-19.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
Example sentence • The discovery of a fossilized trilobite is a classic example of petrifaction .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a decrease in the density of something
Example sentence • The rarefaction of the population in this area has led to the decline of small businesses.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
Example sentence • The redaction of sensitive information from the document was done meticulously.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of stupefied astonishment
Example sentence • His sudden promotion to manager brought on a stupefaction that left him speechless.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the process of tumefying; the organic process whereby tissue becomes swollen by the accumulation of fluid within it
Example sentence • The patient presented with a localized tumefaction on his arm.
11 4 noun
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Example sentence • He was charged with numerous malefactions, including theft and assault.
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Example sentence • His nonaction in the face of injustice was disappointing.
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Example sentence • Her overaction in the school play made everyone laugh.
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Example sentence • He entered into a paction with his business partner.
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Example sentence • The blind woman relied heavily on her sense of taction to navigate her surroundings.
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Example sentence • The overextraction of natural resources can result in habitat destruction.
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Example sentence • The artist's use of semiabstraction in his paintings creates a sense of ambiguity.
10 4 noun
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noun
• (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
Example sentence • She experienced an abreaction of her trauma during therapy.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
Example sentence • The bending of light as it passes through water is an example of refraction .
12 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
Example sentence • Her panic was an overreaction to the minor car accident.
8 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The success of our project relied on the coaction of multiple departments.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
Example sentence • I struggle with understanding fractions in math class.
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Example sentence • The photoreaction of chlorophyll in plants is essential in the process of photosynthesis.
9 3 noun
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Example sentence • His proaction in making necessary changes led to the company's growth.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
Example sentence • The light entering the water undergoes refractions that cause the straw to appear bent.
11 3 noun
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Example sentence • The retroaction of the audience was overwhelmingly positive.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a contribution of money or assistance
Example sentence • The wealthy businessman made numerous generous benefactions to local charities.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
Example sentence • Her overreactions to minor issues often caused unnecessary stress in the office.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the property of being warming
Example sentence • The calefaction of the room was unbearable.
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Example sentence • The process of arefaction involves the removal of moisture from a substance.
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