8 2 noun n noun
• the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
Example sentence • I live in the province of Ontario.
10 3 noun n noun
• an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
Example sentence • The subsidence of the ground caused cracks to appear in the building's foundation.
9 2 noun n noun
• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
Example sentence • He filed a grievance against his employer for unfair treatment.
9 3 noun n noun
• the relation of something to the matter at hand
Example sentence • The relevance of this research to the field of medicine is undeniable.
8 2 noun n noun
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
9 3 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 renew my car insurance .
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
• 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.
9 3 noun n noun
• a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
Example sentence • The ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident quickly.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being important and worthy of note
Example sentence • Education is of utmost importance for the development of a nation.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
Example sentence • The singer's voice had a beautiful resonance that filled the concert hall.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • His presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• a former province of southeastern France; now administered with Cote d'Azur
9 3 noun n noun
• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Example sentence • The company's financial stability provided assurance to its investors.
10 3 noun n noun
• remorse for your past conduct
Example sentence • He asked for forgiveness with genuine repentance .
10 3 noun n noun
• unstable flow of a liquid or gas
Example sentence • The flight encountered severe turbulence during the storm.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
Example sentence • He offered her reassurance that everything would be alright.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Example sentence • She glared at her parents in defiance .
12 5 noun n Example sentence • Her disobedience towards her parents led to severe consequences.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
Example sentence • She achieved academic excellence by earning straight A's.
9 3 noun n noun
• the relative frequency of occurrence of something
Example sentence • The incidence of crime in the city has increased in recent years.
9 3 noun n noun
• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Example sentence • Her insolence towards her boss cost her the promotion.
9 4 noun n noun
• the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
Example sentence • The dog's obedience to its owner's commands was impressive.
12 3 noun n noun
• (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst
Example sentence • Psychologists often explore the concept of transference in therapy sessions.
10 3 noun n noun
• agreement on a secret plot
Example sentence • He was convicted of fraud through his connivance with the company's CFO.
11 3 noun n noun
• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Example sentence • He used a contrivance to trap the mouse in the kitchen.
12 4 noun n noun
• unbiased impartial unconcern
Example sentence • Her indifference towards his feelings hurt him deeply.
9 3 noun n noun
• the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
Example sentence • The garden was filled with an abundance of colorful flowers.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • He was denied admittance into the exclusive club.
10 3 noun n noun
• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Example sentence • There was a dissonance between her words and her actions.
11 4 noun n noun
• the lack of a relation of something to the matter at hand
Example sentence • His argument was full of irrelevance and didn't address the main issue.
11 3 verb v Example sentence • He easily outdistanced his competitors in the race.
8 2 noun n noun
• a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
Example sentence • In medical parlance , a brain tumor is referred to as a neoplasm.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
Example sentence • It's just a coincidence that we both ended up at the same restaurant.
11 4 noun n noun
• an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
Example sentence • The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor depends on the area of the plates.
9 2 noun n noun
• the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them
Example sentence • You need security clearance to access this area.
9 3 noun n noun
• faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
Example sentence • She demonstrated strict adherence to the rules.
9 3 noun n noun
• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
Example sentence • Their relationship was nothing more than a brief dalliance .
10 3 noun n noun
• a negative motivational influence
Example sentence • The presence of armed guards at the bank serves as a deterrence to potential thieves.
8 3 noun n noun
• a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Example sentence • Criminal deviance is often associated with high-risk behaviors.
8 3 noun n noun
• wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
Example sentence • The opulence of the palace left visitors in awe.
13 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions
Example sentence • Many people consider astrology to be a pseudoscience .
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.
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
• discretion in practical affairs
Example sentence • Her prudence in managing her finances ensured a secure future.
10 4 noun n noun
• the quality of being suited to the end in view
Example sentence • He made the decision to pursue the merger for the sake of expedience .
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