10 3 noun n noun
• the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
Example sentence • The metal rod allows for efficient conduction of heat.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl from her home.
9 3 noun n noun
• a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Example sentence • The detective made a deduction based on the evidence found at the crime scene.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
12 4 noun n noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • Sexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two parents.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The factory increased its production of automobiles.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
11 3 noun n noun
• any structure that makes progress difficult
Example sentence • The fallen tree was a major obstruction in the middle of the road.
14 5 noun n noun
• too much production or more than expected
Example sentence • The company faced financial difficulties due to overproduction of goods.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of decreasing or reducing something
Example sentence • The company announced a significant reduction in its workforce.
9 3 noun n noun
• enticing someone astray from right behavior
Example sentence • She used her charm and seduction to win him over.
10 3 noun n noun
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Example sentence • Her first impression of him was that he was kind and trustworthy.
10 3 noun n noun
• an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
Example sentence • He felt a compulsion to clean his apartment before the guests arrived.
11 3 noun
• the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
Example sentence • The hurricane left a path of destruction in its wake.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
Example sentence • The combustion of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
10 3 noun n noun
• (American football) a successful forward pass in football
Example sentence • He celebrated the completion of his first novel with a glass of champagne.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an increase in the density of something
Example sentence • Data compression is widely used to reduce file sizes and optimize storage space.
14 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
Example sentence • The deconstruction of traditional gender roles is a central theme in this novel.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a message describing how something is to be done
Example sentence • I followed the cooking instructions and made a delicious meal.
14 5 noun n noun
• an act of renewed introduction
Example sentence • The reintroduction of wolves into the national park was a controversial decision.
13 4 noun n noun
• a long and thoughtful observation
Example sentence • I need some quiet time for contemplation .
9 3 noun n noun
• a sudden inward collapse
Example sentence • The implosion of the building was controlled and created a neat pile of rubble.
8 3 verb v verb
• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example sentence • They imprison criminals in a maximum security prison.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • The hero's emblem was emblazoned on his chest.
9 3 noun n noun
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Example sentence • He struggled with drug addiction for years.
10 3 noun n noun
• an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
Example sentence • He was known for his strong conviction in his beliefs.
13 4 noun n noun
• restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
Example sentence • After a long day at work, I like to relax in a hot bath as a form of decompression .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
verb
• remove or draw away by the force of suction
Example sentence • The dentist used suction to remove saliva from my mouth during the procedure.
9 3 noun n noun
• a friend who is frequently in the company of another
verb
• be a companion to somebody
Example sentence • She adopted a cute puppy as her companion .
10 3 noun n noun
• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • The mechanic conducted a thorough inspection of the car before giving it back to the owner.
12 4 noun n noun
• (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
Example sentence • The court's jurisdiction extends only to cases within its territory.
14 4 noun n noun
• the activity of constructing something again
Example sentence • The reconstruction of the historic building took several years to complete.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
13 5 noun n noun
• the process of giving careful thought to something
Example sentence • The company took into consideration the opinions of its employees before making a decision.
10 3 noun n noun
• the feelings expressed on a person's face
Example sentence • She had a happy expression on her face.
10 3 noun n noun
• any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
Example sentence • He mixed up a strange concoction of herbs and spices.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • I bought a delicious confection at the bakery.
9 4 noun n noun
• any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
Example sentence • The dandelion is a common weed found in many lawns.
9 3 noun n noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud explosion shook the entire building.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
adjective satellite
• not subdued or trained for service or use
Example sentence • The unbroken vase stood on the shelf.
13 5 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • Her misimpression of the situation led her to make the wrong decision.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or by or relating to Saint Ambrose
adjective satellite
• extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant
Example sentence • The ambrosian aroma of freshly baked bread filled the bakery.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Example sentence • Her conception of happiness was to live a simple life in the countryside.
10 3 noun n noun
• a point asserted as part of an argument
Example sentence • There was a heated contention over who should be elected as the class president.
11 3 noun n noun
• German musician and romantic composer of orchestral and choral works (1809-1847)
9 3 noun n noun
• a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
Example sentence • The narration in the movie was captivating and kept the audience engaged.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The spaceship used advanced propulsion to travel faster than light.
9 3 noun n noun
• the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
Example sentence • She developed a skin infection after the surgery.
9 3 noun n noun
• the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
Example sentence • The doctor gave me an injection to numb the area before the surgery.
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.
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