9 3 noun
n
noun
• a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
Example sentence • The artist used different gradients of blue to create a sense of depth in the painting.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a person without moral scruples
Example sentence • The police arrested two miscreants for vandalizing the school property.
10 2 noun
n
adjective
• of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind
noun
• one who stays for only a short time
adjective satellite
• lasting a very short time
Example sentence • The shelter provides temporary housing for transients .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
adjective satellite
• markedly different from an accepted norm
Example sentence • The police are searching for the deviants who committed the crime.
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.
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off
Example sentence • The defoliants substances used in agriculture can have harmful effects on the environment.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Example sentence • The government agency is responsible for monitoring the construction and maintenance of impoundments .
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a change for the better; progress in development
Example sentence • The company made significant improvements in its manufacturing processes.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an event that departs from expectations
adjective satellite
• differing from a norm or standard
Example sentence • There are many genetic variants associated with the disease.
10 3
noun
• an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who receives something
Example sentence • The recipients of the scholarship were announced yesterday.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The city endured relentless bombardments during the war.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
Example sentence • The archaeologists uncovered the remnants of an ancient civilization.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
Example sentence • The company announced exciting developments in its technology.
11 4 noun
n
adjective
• preceding in time or order
noun
• someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
Example sentence • The teacher asked the students to write a paragraph explaining the antecedents of the American Revolutionary War.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
adjective satellite
• constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
Example sentence • The politician promised to listen to the concerns of her constituents .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Example sentence • The periodic table lists all the elements known to mankind.
9 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • Fruits and vegetables are rich in essential nutrients .
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• weaponry used by military or naval force
Example sentence • The country was heavily investing in armaments to strengthen its military.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• an accident in which a train runs off its track
Example sentence • Several passengers sustained injuries in the recent series of derailments .
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.
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.
11 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The school saw a significant increase in enrollments this year.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the totality of surrounding conditions
Example sentence • Plants require different environments to grow and thrive.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a piece broken off or cut off of something else
verb
• break or cause to break into pieces
Example sentence • He collected fragments of pottery from the archaeological site.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
Example sentence • The firefighters quickly connected the hoses to the nearby hydrants .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a device that requires skill for proper use
verb
• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Example sentence • The surgeon used various instruments during the operation.
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