11 3 noun n Example sentence • I can't concentrate with all this noise, it's such a distraction .
12 4 noun n noun
• the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
Example sentence • I felt a deep sense of satisfaction after completing the marathon.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something done (usually as opposed to something said)
verb
• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example sentence • He took immediate action and called for help.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
Example sentence • The dentist performed a tooth extraction .
7 2 noun n noun
• a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
Example sentence • The political party split into two factions over the issue of taxation.
8 2 noun n noun
• a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
Example sentence • I ate only a fraction of the cake.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Example sentence • The car struggled to gain traction on the icy road.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
Example sentence • I need to confirm the transaction before processing it.
11 4 noun n noun
• a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
Example sentence • The interaction between the two characters on stage was captivating.
10 3 noun n noun
• a crime less serious than a felony
Example sentence • He was given a warning for his traffic infraction .
8 3 noun n noun
• (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
Example sentence • His reaction to the news was one of shock and disbelief.
15 5 noun n noun
• the feeling of being displeased and discontent
Example sentence • Her dissatisfaction with her job led her to start looking for a new one.
10 3 noun n noun
• the force by which one object attracts another
Example sentence • The amusement park has many rides and attractions for families to enjoy.
11 3 noun n noun
• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
Example sentence • Artists often use abstraction to convey emotions and ideas without relying on realistic depictions.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
Example sentence • X-ray diffraction is a technique used to study the structure of crystalline solids.
8 3 noun n noun
• act of demanding or levying by force or authority
Example sentence • The exaction of taxes burdened the citizens.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of being inactive
Example sentence • His inaction during the crisis cost him his job.
10 3 noun n noun
• a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
Example sentence • The newspaper issued a retraction of the false information it had published.
12 4 noun n noun
• the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid
Example sentence • The liquefaction of the gelatinous substance turned it into a smooth liquid.
9 3 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • Please pay attention to the instructions.
7 2 verb v noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month.
5 2 noun n noun
• a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
Example sentence • The ocean is vast and deep.
10 3 noun n noun
• approval to do something
Example sentence • I need permission to access this file.
7 2 noun n noun
• a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I need to go to the train station to get my ticket.
11 3 noun n noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
Example sentence • I had to do a lot of subtraction to solve that equation.
12 4 noun n noun
• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Example sentence • We had a long and meaningful conversation about our future plans.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the murder case.
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.
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.
9 4 noun n noun
• the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
Example sentence • The current situation is very complicated.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
7 2 noun n noun
• a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
Example sentence • The auction for the antique painting was highly competitive.
10 3 noun n noun
• a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
Example sentence • The internet connection is very slow today.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• a line leading to a place or point
Example sentence • He pointed in the direction of the nearest gas station.
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.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the activity of protecting someone or something
Example sentence • He wore a helmet for protection while riding his bike.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
Example sentence • I want to sit in the front section of the theater.
11 3 noun n noun
• (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Example sentence • During labor, women experience uterine contractions that help push the baby out.
8 3 noun n noun
• a component that is added to something to improve it
Example sentence • In addition to my job, I also volunteer at a local shelter.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of admitting someone to enter
Example sentence • The admission fee to the museum is $10.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • The adoption of a child can bring great joy to a family.
10 3 noun n noun
• a disposition to behave aggressively
Example sentence • His aggression towards his classmates made everyone uncomfortable.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • She had a burning ambition to become a successful entrepreneur.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
verb
• perform in order to get a role
Example sentence • She gave a flawless audition and secured the lead role.
7 2 noun n noun
• the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
verb
• warn strongly; put on guard
Example sentence • He approached the edge of the cliff with caution .
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a special group delegated to consider some matter
verb
• put into commission; equip for service; of ships
Example sentence • The artist received a commission to paint a portrait.
10 3 noun n noun
• an admission of misdeeds or faults
Example sentence • He made a full confession to the crime.
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