14 3 noun n noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers travel reimbursements for its employees.
13 3 noun n noun
• flattery intended to persuade
Example sentence • She was not swayed by his blandishments and refused to change her decision.
12 3 noun n noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • Several senators voted in favor of the impeachments of the corrupt officials.
11 3 noun n noun
• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • The restaurant's menu was full of mouthwatering enticements .
14 3 noun n noun
• an authoritative declaration
Example sentence • Her pronouncements on environmental issues were widely praised.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • There are many amusements available at the amusement park.
9 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basements of old houses often have a musty smell.
13 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The company's disbursements totaled $1 million last quarter.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of giving something up
Example sentence • The high number of animal abandonments in the city is a cause for concern.
11 3 noun n noun
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
Example sentence • Many people with visual impairments use braille to read and write.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
verb
• make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Example sentence • The red scarf complements the black dress perfectly.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
verb
• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Example sentence • She placed her gardening implements neatly in the shed.
11 3 noun n noun
• a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
Example sentence • The grand jury handed down multiple indictments against the accused.
12 3 noun n noun
• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
Example sentence • Technological advancements have revolutionized the way we communicate.
11 3 noun n noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • She had multiple employments throughout her career.
14 5 noun n noun
• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
Example sentence • The salad was served with various accompaniments , such as olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
12 4 noun n Example sentence • There are four basic temperaments : sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic.
12 3 noun n noun
• a person who brings an action in a court of law
Example sentence • The complainants alleged that their neighbors were making excessive noise.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Example sentence • I need to order replacements for the broken chairs.
13 3 noun n noun
• act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Example sentence • The displacements caused by the earthquake left many homes destroyed.
12 3 noun n noun
• military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon
Example sentence • The soldiers dug emplacements to hold their weapons.
12 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The politician's endorsements from prominent figures helped boost his popularity.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The enforcements of the new policy have led to a decrease in crime rates.
12 3 noun n noun
• an improvement that makes something more agreeable
Example sentence • The software update includes enhancements to improve performance.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
14 3 noun n noun
• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Example sentence • The army sent reinforcements to bolster the front line.
14 4 noun n noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • I saw a lot of advertisements on TV last night.
11 3 noun n noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The teacher gave us weekly assessments to measure our progress.
11 3 noun n noun
• an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating
Example sentence • The politician's controversial statements were seen as incitements to violence.
10 3 noun n noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • The city council announced tax abatements for businesses that invest in renewable energy.
11 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
Example sentence • Please send me the email with the attachments included.
14 4 noun n noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her constant stumbles and falls were major embarrassments for her on the dance floor.
13 3 noun n noun
• any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example sentence • The government is trying to take action against the encroachments along the river bank.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
Example sentence • The measurements of her waist have decreased since she started exercising.
9 2 noun n noun
• the paved surface of a thoroughfare
Example sentence • The pavements in this city are very well-maintained.
13 3 noun n noun
• entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
Example sentence • Many employees were laid off as a result of the company's retrenchments .
15 4 noun n noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • She proudly listed her accomplishments on her resume.
10 3 noun n noun
• the passing of a law by a legislative body
Example sentence • The government passed several enactments to protect the environment.
11 3 noun n Example sentence • The school saw a significant increase in enrollments this year.
14 4 noun n noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • Many local establishments were forced to close due to the economic downturn.
10 3 noun
• the act of amending or correcting
Example sentence • The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
10 3 noun n noun
• a person who supplies information
Example sentence • The police have been relying on informants to gather information about the drug cartel.
11 3 noun n noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
Example sentence • He canceled his previous engagements to attend the conference.
12 3 noun n noun
• a parent of your father or mother
Example sentence • I love spending time with my grandparents during the holidays.
13 4 noun n noun
• a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion
Example sentence • Over-the-counter decongestants are available in tablet, liquid, and nasal spray forms.
13 3 noun n noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponements of the match were due to bad weather conditions.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • Harsh punishments are often seen as a deterrent to crime.
12 3 noun n noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • The conference room is equipped with a variety of refreshments such as water, soda, and snacks.
13 4 noun n noun
• a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
Example sentence • There are certain undercurrents of tension within the team.
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received many presents on my birthday.
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