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 trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Example sentence • Her insolence towards her boss cost her the promotion.
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.
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 .
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
• 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
• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
Example sentence • Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to become violent themselves.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• the process of paying close and continuous attention
Example sentence • Constant vigilance is necessary in this high-security facility.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• status established in order of importance or urgency
Example sentence • In this situation, safety takes precedence over speed.
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.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • He showed great benevolence by donating generously to the charity.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
Example sentence • The town was devastated by a deadly pestilence that spread rapidly.
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.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Example sentence • His arrogance was evident in how he spoke down to others.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread
Example sentence • The prevalence of obesity in children has been steadily increasing.
7 2 verb v noun
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
verb
• bring into balance or equilibrium
Example sentence • I need to balance my checkbook at the end of each month.
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• something that provides access (to get in or get out)
verb
• attract; cause to be enamored
Example sentence • The entrance to the park was adorned with colorful flowers.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • She participated in the religious observance at the temple.
8 3 noun n noun
• wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
Example sentence • The opulence of the palace left visitors in awe.
9 3 noun n noun
• extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease)
Example sentence • The virulence of the virus led to a widespread outbreak.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• mixed feelings or emotions
Example sentence • He felt a deep ambivalence about the job offer.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
Example sentence • The equivalence between the two theories was evident in their similar predictions.
13 4 noun n noun
• the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
Example sentence • The intransigence of the political leaders resulted in a prolonged deadlock.
11 4 noun n noun
• peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate
Example sentence • The leader emphasized the importance of nonviolence in their speech.
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.
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.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • Her somnolence was a result of staying up all night studying for the exam.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured
Example sentence • The insurance company purchased reinsurance to protect against catastrophic losses.
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.
10 2 noun n noun
• a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
Example sentence • Her brilliance as a scientist earned her a Nobel Prize.
8 3 noun n noun
• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Example sentence • She glared at her parents in defiance .
8 3 noun n noun
• a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
Example sentence • The audience was captivated by the singer's performance.
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
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • She studied political science in college.
11 4 noun n noun
• hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
Example sentence • She received a large inheritance from her late aunt.
11 3 noun n noun
• activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
Example sentence • Regular maintenance is necessary to keep your car in good condition.
12 3 noun n noun
• close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
Example sentence • The police installed surveillance cameras on every street corner.
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.
12 3 noun n noun
• personal knowledge or information about someone or something
Example sentence • I met him once at a party, but we are just acquaintances.
9 3 noun n noun
• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
verb
• put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example sentence • My parents give me a weekly allowance for doing household chores.
10 3 noun n noun
• outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Example sentence • Her appearance at the party surprised everyone.
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