10 3 noun n noun
• the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
Example sentence • The divergence between their opinions caused a heated debate.
10 3 noun n noun
• an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict
Example sentence • The government cracked down on the insurgence and arrested several rebel leaders.
10 3 noun n noun
• bringing again into activity and prominence
Example sentence • There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional music in recent years.
9 3 noun n noun
• the gradual beginning or coming forth
Example sentence • The emergence of new technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.
10 3 noun n noun
• detergent quality; the quality of having cleansing power
Example sentence • The detergence of the laundry detergent removed all the stains from my clothes.
11 3 noun n noun
• sinking until covered completely with water
Example sentence • The submergence of the city was caused by heavy rainfall.
11 4 noun n noun
• A second or subsequent emergence after being hidden etc.
Example sentence • The reemergence of the disease has caused widespread panic.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The company experienced an upsurgence in sales following the launch of their new product.
11 3 noun n noun
• the occurrence of two or more things coming together
Example sentence • The convergence of two rivers created a magnificent waterfall.
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.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • Farmers apply preemergence treatments to prevent weed growth on their fields.
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.
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.
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
• the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
Example sentence • She has a high level of intelligence .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
8 2 verb v verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • Let the ceremony commence at noon.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• a false or unsupportable quality
Example sentence • She maintained a pretence of indifference, but inside she was hurting.
8 2 noun n noun
• discretion in practical affairs
Example sentence • Her prudence in managing her finances ensured a secure future.
8 2 noun n noun
• a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
Example sentence • He found a sixpence on the ground.
6 1 adverb adv adverb
• from what place, source, or cause
Example sentence • Tell me whence you obtained that information.
5 1 noun n noun
• a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
Example sentence • Could you lend me a few pence ?
6 1 noun n
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
Example sentence • The forest was so dense that sunlight hardly reached the ground.
7 2 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
verb
• reduce the estimated value of something
Example sentence • I need to keep track of my monthly expenses.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
Example sentence • The concert hall had an immense capacity of 5,000 seats.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
adjective satellite
• extremely sharp or severe
Example sentence • He had an intense look in his eyes.
7 2 noun n noun
• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Example sentence • He was charged with committing a serious offense .
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
noun
• a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
verb
• become stretched or tense or taut
Example sentence • She looked tense during the meeting.
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
Example sentence • He sought vengeance against his enemies.
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 noun n noun
• a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
14 4 noun n noun
• communication by the exchange of letters
Example sentence • I need to write a letter of correspondence to my boss.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• high status importance owing to marked superiority
Example sentence • He achieved eminence in the field of medicine.
7 2 noun n noun
• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example sentence • The essence of the poem lies in its beautiful imagery.
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.
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