11 4 noun n noun
• the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
Example sentence • The coalescence of the two companies led to the creation of a global powerhouse.
13 4 noun n noun
• a desire for sexual intimacy
Example sentence • The novel explores themes of love and concupiscence .
15 6 noun n noun
• luminescence produced by physiological processes (as in the firefly)
Example sentence • The deep-sea anglerfish uses bioluminescence to attract its prey.
13 4 noun n noun
• abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature
Example sentence • The patient's defervescence was a sign that the fever was subsiding.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Her reviviscence of the old memories brought tears to her eyes.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A molecule which interacts with a complementary strand of nucleic acids, so as to suppress its transcription.
Example sentence • Antisense therapy uses small molecules to target and bind to antisense RNA.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The missense mutation in the gene led to a defective protein.
13 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The arborescences of a beautiful garden create a serene atmosphere.
13 5 noun n noun
• splendid or imposing in size or appearance
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • His resipiscence came after years of denial and self-destructive behavior.
8 3 noun n noun
• your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
verb
• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Example sentence • The detective found evidence at the crime scene.
11 4 noun n
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12 4 noun n noun
• the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Example sentence • She has a high level of intelligence .
9 3 noun n noun
• any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Example sentence • I have a primary residence in New York City.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The old man's obliviscence became more apparent as he grew older.
8 3 noun n noun
• high status importance owing to marked superiority
Example sentence • He achieved eminence in the field of medicine.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
Example sentence • Her performance in the play brought her great prominence in the theater community.
10 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 • She has years of experience in the field of marketing.
7 3 verb v
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7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
7 2 noun n noun
• (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
Example sentence • The lawyer presented a strong defence for his client in court.
5 1 noun n noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • I need to mend the fence in my backyard.
5 1 adverb adv adverb
• (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
Example sentence • She was feeling unwell and hence unable to attend the party.
12 4 noun n noun
• a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
Example sentence • She fought for independence from her oppressive government.
12 4 noun n noun
• a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
Example sentence • The police were called to stop the interference in the domestic dispute.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
Example sentence • You need a valid driving licence in order to operate a vehicle.
7 2 noun n noun
• the action of attacking an enemy
Example sentence • He was charged with a serious criminal offence .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example sentence • The defense attorney argued passionately for his client's innocence.
8 2 noun n noun
• a message that seems to convey no meaning
adjective satellite
• having no intelligible meaning
Example sentence • Don't listen to his nonsense ; he's just trying to confuse you.
5 1 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 • I have a strong sense of smell.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There is a noticeable difference in color between the two paintings.
13 4 noun n noun
• a license authorizing the holder to sell alcoholic beverages
Example sentence • The bar had to obtain a liquor licence before it could start serving alcohol.
7 2 noun 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 fell into silence after the professor finished speaking.
11 3 noun n noun
• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example sentence • Lying to your parents can have serious consequences.
11 4 noun n noun
• doing good; feeling beneficent
Example sentence • His actions were motivated by a sense of beneficence rather than personal gain.
7 2 noun n noun
• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Example sentence • The poet's words flowed with a beautiful cadence .
13 4 noun n noun
• the size of something as given by the distance around it
Example sentence • The circumference of a circle is equal to its diameter multiplied by pi.
8 2 verb v verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • Let the ceremony commence at noon.
14 4 noun n noun
• communication by the exchange of letters
Example sentence • I need to write a letter of correspondence to my boss.
8 2 noun n noun
• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Example sentence • I don't give much credence to rumors.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
Example sentence • The decline of the Roman Empire was marked by political corruption and moral decadence .
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Example sentence • Many people have a strong dependence on coffee to start their day.
9 3 noun n noun
• the gradual beginning or coming forth
Example sentence • The emergence of new technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.
12 4 noun n noun
• involuntary urination or defecation
Example sentence • The elderly are more susceptible to experiencing urinary incontinence .
10 3 noun n noun
• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Example sentence • He enjoyed a weekend of indulgence in luxurious spa treatments.
10 3 noun n noun
• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
Example sentence • His negligence led to the accident.
11 3 noun n noun
• the property of a continuous and connected period of time
Example sentence • She succeeded in her career through persistence and hard work.
10 3 noun n noun
• status established in order of importance or urgency
Example sentence • In this situation, safety takes precedence over speed.
8 2 noun n noun
• a false or unsupportable quality
Example sentence • She maintained a pretence of indifference, but inside she was hurting.
10 3 noun n noun
• the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
Example sentence • They believed that everything happened according to divine providence .
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