8 2 noun n noun
• United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
Example sentence • He attends therapy sessions every Tuesday.
11 4 noun n noun
• the feelings expressed on a person's face
Example sentence • Her facial expressions revealed her true emotions.
11 4 noun n noun
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Example sentence • Her first impressions of him were not positive.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of having and controlling property
Example sentence • She carefully packed her possessions before moving to a new house.
11 4 noun n noun
• a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
Example sentence • The company offered several concessions to the striking workers.
11 4 noun n noun
• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Example sentence • The geologist studied the depressions in the ground to understand the land formation.
11 4 noun n noun
• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Example sentence • The annual parade featured colorful processions of floats and marching bands.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence • The country's history is marked by numerous repressions against political dissidents.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
Example sentence • During recessions , many people lose their jobs.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of subjugating by cruelty
Example sentence • The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and oppressions .
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• the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default)
Example sentence • The bank had to increase its provisions for repossessions .
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• a message that departs from the main subject
Example sentence • His speech was filled with digressions and he failed to make his point.
11 4 noun n noun
• the body of people in a learned occupation
Example sentence • There are many different professions to choose from.
10 4 noun n noun
• financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
Example sentence • The company's daily operations are managed by a team of professionals.
11 4 noun n noun
• a disposition to behave aggressively
Example sentence • The aggressions between the two rival gangs escalated into a full-blown war.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
Example sentence • His research in statistics mainly focuses on linear regressions and multiple regressions .
14 4 noun n noun
• the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
Example sentence • He was punished for his transgressions against the school rules.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • I could feel the vibrations of the music through my body.
9 3 noun n noun
• the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
Example sentence • Before praying, Muslims need to perform their ablutions .
7 2 noun n noun
• United States sociologist (1902-1979)
Example sentence • The parsons were invited to lead the prayer at the church service.
10 4 noun n noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • There has been an increase in child abductions in the city.
11 4 noun n noun
• a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
Example sentence • He denied all accusations of wrongdoing.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of admitting someone to enter
Example sentence • The college admissions process can be stressful for students.
11 4 noun n noun
• a ghostly appearing figure
Example sentence • The ghostly apparitions floated through the haunted house.
8 3 noun n noun
• a group that defends a principle
Example sentence • The old castle had strong bastions to defend against enemy attacks.
10 4 noun n noun
• a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Example sentence • The tax deductions allowed me to save a lot of money.
13 5 noun n noun
• (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
Example sentence • The jury entered into deliberations to reach a verdict.
10 4 noun n noun
• withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
Example sentence • The army experienced a significant increase in desertions during the war.
12 4 noun n
10 4 noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning to make several expansions in the coming years.
11 4 noun n noun
• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • All buildings must pass safety inspections before being occupied.
9 3 noun n noun
• a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
Example sentence • Many opticians offer a wide selection of designer frames.
8 3 noun n noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • Many people rely on their pensions for retirement income.
10 3 noun n noun
• a licensed medical practitioner
Example sentence • Many physicians specialize in a specific field of medicine.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The theater company is known for its impressive stage productions .
11 4 noun n noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The artist carefully mixed the paint to achieve the desired proportions .
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of decreasing or reducing something
Example sentence • The company announced significant cost reductions in order to improve its financial performance.
11 4 noun n noun
• (law) the act of rescinding; the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made
Example sentence • The company made several rescissions to their budget due to unexpected expenses.
14 5 noun n noun
• the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
Example sentence • The reverberations of the explosion could be felt for miles.
7 2 noun n noun
• a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
Example sentence • I love watching the changing seasons .
11 4 noun n noun
• the state of lacking unity
Example sentence • The separations between the houses are very close.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of passing from one state or place to the next
verb
• cause to convert or undergo a transition
Example sentence • Smooth transitions between scenes can enhance the flow of a movie.
10 3 noun n noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud explosions could be heard from miles away.
9 3 verb v verb
• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example sentence • The king imprisons anyone who opposes him.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
Example sentence • Many small businesses choose to operate as sole proprietorships rather than as incorporations .
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • During the conference, there were several introductions of new products.
14 5 noun n noun
• the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
Example sentence • The artist's exhibit showcased striking juxtapositions of color and texture.
13 5 noun n noun
• the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
Example sentence • Many organisations are adopting new technologies to improve their productivity.
13 5 noun n noun
• a group of people who work together
Example sentence • Nonprofit organizations rely on donations to fund their operations.
7 2 noun n noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • Many prisons are overcrowded and lack proper facilities.
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