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noun
• an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
Example sentence• The poem's meaning is shrouded in ambiguity. |
| | | | | 9 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
Example sentence• In Greek mythology, the gods of antiquity were thought to reside on Mount Olympus. |
| | | | | 10 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• uninterrupted connection or union
Example sentence• The continuity of the story was interrupted by a sudden plot twist. |
| | | | | 6 | | 2 | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj |
adjective satellite
• tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit
Example sentence• The smoothie is packed with fruity flavors. |
| | | | | 9 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• the power of creative imagination
Example sentence• Her ingenuity in solving complex math problems won her the first prize at the competition. |
| | | | | 8 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• morally objectionable behavior
Example sentence• The ruler was known for his iniquity and unjust rule. |
| | | | | 10 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)
Example sentence• The land was granted to the university in perpetuity. |
| | | | | 11 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• indulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations
Example sentence• The high rate of promiscuity among teenagers is a cause for concern. |
| | | | | 8 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
Example sentence• The inequity between the rich and the poor is a major social issue. |
| | | | | 6 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)
Example sentence• She has a remarkable visual acuity and can spot tiny details. |
| | | | | 7 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
Example sentence• She invested in an annuity to receive a fixed income during her retirement. |
| | | | | 9 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
Example sentence• There is an inherent congruity between the two paintings. |
| | | | | 13 | | 6 | nounn |
noun
• lack of connection or continuity
Example sentence• There was a discontinuity in the data, which made it difficult to analyze. |
| | | | | 8 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Example sentence• I left a $5 gratuity for the excellent service at the restaurant. |
| | | | | 11 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate
Example sentence• The colorful clown juggling chainsaws was a strange incongruity at the elegant opera house. |
| | | | | 9 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle
Example sentence• The engineer adjusted the obliquity of the solar panels to maximize energy absorption. |
| | | | | 11 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• the property of being close together
Example sentence• Their propinquity in the workplace led to a close friendship. |
| | | | | 11 | | 5 | nounn |
Example sentence• I always end up with a superfluity of tomatoes from my garden. |
| | | | | 8 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once)
Example sentence• The ubiquity of smartphones has revolutionized the way we communicate. |
| | | | | 9 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• great and constant diligence and attention
Example sentence• He achieved his success through years of assiduity and hard work. |
| | | | | 10 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• the attribute of being so near as to be touching
Example sentence• The contiguity of the two countries allows for easy trade and travel between them. |
| | | | | 8 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• the quality of being meager
Example sentence• The exiguity of their resources made it difficult for the company to expand. |
| | | | | 7 | | 4 | nounn |
Example sentence• Her speech was filled with fatuity, making it difficult to take her seriously. |
| | | | | 8 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
Example sentence• Winning the lottery was a sheer fortuity. |
| | | | | 11 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous
Example sentence• Her perspicuity in explaining complex concepts made her an excellent teacher. |
| | | | | 7 | | 4 | nounn |
noun
• relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
Example sentence• The tenuity of his argument is evident. |
| | | | | 7 | | 4 | nounn |
Example sentence• The room was filled with a sense of vacuity after everyone left. |
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Example sentence• The circuity of the circuit board determines its efficiency. |
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Example sentence• The police officers wore high-visibility vests to enhance their conspicuity. |
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Example sentence• The doctor used a test of hyperacuity to measure the patient's visual acuity. |
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Example sentence• After her husband's death, she entered into a period of viduity. |
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Example sentence• The overingenuity of the team led to a successful product launch. |
| | | | | 11 | | 5 | nounn |
noun
• interest in a building that a tenant earns by contributing to its renovation or maintenance
Example sentence• He built his startup with nothing but sweat equity. |
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Example sentence• The appropinquity of the two buildings made it convenient for the employees to collaborate. |
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Example sentence• The discontiguity of the park and the mall makes it inconvenient for shoppers. |
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Example sentence• His disingenuity was apparent when he pretended to know nothing about the missing funds. |
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Example sentence• The longinquity between the two cities made it difficult for people to travel regularly. |
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Example sentence• The test measures the stereoacuity of a person by presenting them with different images for each eye. |
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Example sentence• Her strenuity was evident in her dedication to her fitness regime. |
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Example sentence• The property was leased to the company in perpetuity. |
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noun
• the ambiguity of an individual word or phrase that can be used (in different contexts) to express two or more different meanings
Example sentence• The word 'bank' has lexical ambiguity, as it can refer to both a financial institution and the side of a river. |
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noun
• an annuity paid in a series of more or less equal payments at the end of equally spaced periods
Example sentence• An ordinary annuity is a series of equal payments made at the end of each period. |
| | | | | 11 | | 6 | nounn |
noun
• clarity achieved by the avoidance of ambiguity
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| | | | | 12 | | 7 | nounn |
noun
• sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)
Example sentence• Regular eye exams are important to maintain good visual acuity. |
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