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 Example sentence • I can't concentrate with all this noise, it's such a distraction .
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.
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 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.
10 3 noun n noun
• a crime less serious than a felony
Example sentence • He was given a warning for his traffic infraction .
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 .
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
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
• any structure that makes progress difficult
Example sentence • The fallen tree was a major obstruction in the middle of the road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
14 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
Example sentence • The deconstruction of traditional gender roles is a central theme in this novel.
11 3 noun n noun
• a statement that represents something in words
Example sentence • The book provides a detailed description of the protagonist's journey.
12 3 noun n adjective
• available only with a doctor's written prescription
noun
• directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
Example sentence • She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription .
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
Example sentence • The interaction between the two characters on stage was captivating.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a message describing how something is to be done
Example sentence • I followed the cooking instructions and made a delicious meal.
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.
14 4 noun n noun
• the activity of constructing something again
Example sentence • The reconstruction of the historic building took several years to complete.
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.
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.
12 3 noun n noun
• compulsory military service
Example sentence • During times of war, conscription may be implemented to increase the size of the military.
12 3 noun n noun
• a decree that prohibits something
Example sentence • The proscription against smoking in public places is strictly enforced.
12 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
Example sentence • I canceled my gym subscription last month.
13 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
Example sentence • The doctor dictated his notes and the nurse completed the transcription .
11 3 noun n noun
• letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
Example sentence • The inscription on the monument was weathered and barely readable.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
Example sentence • The chairperson called the meeting to order.
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 n noun
• no longer active; extinguished
Example sentence • The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred millions of years ago.
9 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• putting a condemned person to death
Example sentence • The execution of the project was flawless.
10 4 noun n noun
• a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
Example sentence • They went on an expedition to explore the uncharted territory.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of choosing or selecting
Example sentence • I made a careful selection of books to bring on my vacation.
11 4 noun n noun
• a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
Example sentence • His speech was an exhortation for students to work hard and never give up.
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.
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.
11 5 noun n noun
• a formal organization of people or groups of people
Example sentence • The local garden association organizes workshops on sustainable gardening practices.
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 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the murder case.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
Example sentence • She received a distinction for her outstanding performance in the competition.
12 4 noun n noun
• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • The presenter gave a detailed presentation on climate change.
11 3 noun n noun
• something abnormal or anomalous
Example sentence • The artist's sculpture was a grotesque miscreation .
15 4 adjective adj adjective
• purchasable without a doctor's prescription
Example sentence • She bought a nonprescription pain reliever for her headache.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
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.
12 5 noun n noun
• an increase in rate of change
Example sentence • The car's acceleration was impressive, reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds.
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