8 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • She had a series of unexplained absences from work.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • The presences of her parents at the graduation ceremony made her extremely happy.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
Example sentence • Her reminiscences of her childhood were full of happy memories.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a legal document giving official permission to do something
Example sentence • She applied for several licenses to start her own business.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
Example sentence • Mosquitoes are such nuisances when you're trying to enjoy a picnic.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a general conscious awareness
verb
• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
Example sentence • She closed her eyes and relied on her other senses to navigate the dark room.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
verb
• put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example sentence • Kids should learn to manage their allowances wisely.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Example sentence • He gave me assurances that everything would be fine.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
verb
• cause to be quiet or not talk
Example sentence • The room was filled with awkward silences .
9 3
noun
• a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
12 5 noun
n
Example sentence • The organization relies on the benevolences of generous donors.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There are noticeable differences between the two paintings.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
Example sentence • There were significant divergences in opinion among the members of the committee.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• high status importance owing to marked superiority
Example sentence • The eminences of the mountain range appeared majestic in the morning sunlight.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the relative frequency of occurrence of something
Example sentence • There have been multiple incidences of theft in this neighborhood.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Example sentence • The queen granted her favorite maid many indulgences .
11 4 noun
n
Example sentence • The police are investigating the occurrences of burglaries in the neighborhood.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
Example sentence • The providences of nature are often unpredictable.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • I included all the necessary references in my research paper.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Example sentence • The city's downtown area is filled with luxurious residences .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write five sentences for my English assignment.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • Modern apartments are often equipped with various conveniences such as dishwashers and air conditioning.
12 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
Example sentence • The renaissances art movement is known for its focus on realism and perspective.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
verb
• bring into balance or equilibrium
Example sentence • I need to check my bank balances before making a purchase.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a distinctive odor that is pleasant
Example sentence • She sells various fragrances at her boutique.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Example sentence • She overcame numerous hindrances to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The military base had strict regulations for storing and handling ordnances .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • The sciences are important for understanding the natural world.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Example sentence • The musician played a series of beautiful cadences on the piano.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Example sentence • She was thrilled when she received multiple acceptances from different universities.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• personal knowledge or information about someone or something
Example sentence • I have many acquaintances from my college days.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
Example sentence • His allegiances lie with his family above all else.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • The two countries formed military alliances to defend each other.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
Example sentence • The ambulances rushed to the scene of the car accident.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Example sentence • The constant buzzing of a fly is one of life's little annoyances .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Example sentence • I need to buy new appliances for my kitchen.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms
Example sentence • Many universities offer degree programs in biosciences .
13 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The auditor identified several disallowances in the company's expense claims.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
Example sentence • There has been a sudden increase in disappearances in this neighborhood.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • It is important to maintain safe distances between cars to prevent accidents on the highway.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
verb
• undergo or live through a difficult experience
Example sentence • I have had many unforgettable experiences while traveling.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
Example sentence • She filed a complaint to address her grievances with the company.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
Example sentence • The economic imbalances between the rich and the poor are widening.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• an inconvenient discomfort
verb
• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Example sentence • We apologize for any inconveniences caused by the construction work.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
verb
• have and exert influence or effect
Example sentence • Peer influences can greatly impact a teenager's decision-making.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an occurrence of something
verb
• clarify by giving an example of
Example sentence • There have been instances where people have lost their jobs due to economic downturns.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
Example sentence • I need to review my car insurances before renewing them.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
Example sentence • The company recorded a significant increase in bond issuances this quarter.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • Religious observances are an important part of many cultures.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an authoritative command
Example sentence • The city council passed several ordinances to regulate parking in downtown.
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