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.
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.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of praying for divine protection
Example sentence • The priest concluded the service with a heartfelt benediction .
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
Example sentence • Her arthritis causes a great deal of affliction and pain.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Example sentence • The weather prediction suggests rain this afternoon.
9 3 noun n noun
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example sentence • The depiction of violence in the film was graphic and disturbing.
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.
13 4 noun n noun
• opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Example sentence • There is a contradiction between her words and her actions.
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.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
Example sentence • She loves reading fiction novels in her free time.
12 3 noun n noun
• a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
Example sentence • The tightness in his chest was a sign of constriction .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• prose writing that is not fictional
Example sentence • I prefer reading nonfiction books because I enjoy learning about real events and people.
8 2 noun n noun
• a state of conflict between persons
Example sentence • There was friction between the two teams during the game.
11 3 noun n noun
• a principle that limits the extent of something
Example sentence • The school has implemented strict restrictions on cellphone use during classes.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
Example sentence • He was found guilty of the cruel infliction of pain on the animals.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
15 6 noun n noun
• a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
Example sentence • After receiving the rejection letter, he submitted a letter of reconsideration .
8 3 noun n noun
• action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved
Example sentence • The family received an eviction notice after falling behind on rent.
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.
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 feelings expressed on a person's face
Example sentence • She had a happy expression on her face.
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 4 noun n noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Example sentence • Her motivation to succeed drove her to study late into the night.
11 4 noun n noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
10 3 noun n noun
• Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.
Example sentence • He was charged with misprision of felony for not reporting the crime.
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.
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 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.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The induction ceremony for the new members of the club will be held next week.
12 4 noun n noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • Sexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two parents.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
Example sentence • The government decided to launch an intervention to stabilize the economy.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
Example sentence • The dereliction of duty by the police officer resulted in an increase in crime.
11 4 noun n noun
• dryness resulting from the removal of water
Example sentence • Severe dehydration can be life-threatening.
11 4 noun n noun
• (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
Example sentence • The cat's playful demeanor was the very incarnation of curiosity.
11 4 noun n noun
• a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
Example sentence • The inquisition was a period of intense religious questioning and persecution in medieval Europe.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
Example sentence • She spoke in an interjection tone, clearly expressing her excitement.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
Example sentence • The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a central event in Christian theology.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
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.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The factory increased its production of automobiles.
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.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of subjugating by cruelty
Example sentence • The country fought for its independence from years of oppression .
13 5 noun n noun
• the manner in which someone utters a word
Example sentence • She asked her English teacher for help with her pronunciation .
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.
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