11 3 noun n noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • Harsh punishments are often seen as a deterrent to crime.
13 3 noun n noun
• flattery intended to persuade
Example sentence • She was not swayed by his blandishments and refused to change her decision.
11 3 noun n noun
• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • Many people were shocked by the king's arbitrary banishments .
11 3 noun
• a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
12 3 noun n noun
• a court order to an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages and to send the money to the court or to the person who won a lawsuit against the employee
Example sentence • The garnishments on his paycheck made it difficult for him to cover his expenses.
12 3 noun n noun
• a source of materials to nourish the body
Example sentence • Healthy nourishments are essential for maintaining a balanced diet.
11 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment
Example sentence • She was overwhelmed by the ravishments of the breathtaking view.
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• the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
13 4 noun n Example sentence • She ignored her parents' admonishments and went out with her friends.
13 4 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • The acrobats performed daring stunts that brought astonishments to the crowd.
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Example sentence • The demolishments caused a lot of damage to the building.
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Example sentence • The constant diminishments in his salary left him feeling disheartened.
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Example sentence • The disfurnishments of the house left us without any furniture.
14 4 noun n noun
• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
Example sentence • She added a few embellishments to the plain black dress.
15 5 noun n noun
• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Example sentence • The government's policies led to the impoverishments of countless families.
14 4 noun n noun
• the state of being restored to its former good condition
Example sentence • The hotel will be closed for two months due to extensive refurbishments .
13 3 noun n noun
• The state of languishing.
Example sentence • Her languishments and constant sighs revealed the depth of her sorrow.
15 4 noun n noun
• The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished.
Example sentence • Firefighters were successful in their extinguishments of the forest fires.
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Example sentence • Her face was flawless, without any blemishments .
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Example sentence • The financial crisis caused widespread empoverishments in the business sector.
12 4 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The mysterious evanishments of the missing hikers baffled the search party.
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Example sentence • She was showered with lavishments after her successful performance.
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Example sentence • She ignored the premonishments of her friends and continued with her reckless behavior.
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Example sentence • The disappearances of some animals in the forest could be attributed to the vanishments of their natural predators.
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Example sentence • The number of nonestablishments in the area has been steadily increasing.
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Example sentence • Her speech was full of overembellishments that made it difficult to understand her main point.
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Example sentence • Many old buildings in the city require reestablishments to meet modern safety standards.
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Example sentence • The king boasted about his many vanquishments in battle.
14 4 noun n noun
• filling again by supplying what has been used up
Example sentence • The store manager placed an order for replenishments of essential items.
8 2 noun n noun
• (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
Example sentence • Please check the contents of the package before signing for delivery.
8 2 noun n noun
• violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Example sentence • The periodic table lists all the elements known to mankind.
5 1 noun n noun
• port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
Example sentence • The gents were discussing politics at the bar.
12 3 noun n noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • The conference room is equipped with a variety of refreshments such as water, soda, and snacks.
11 3 noun n noun
• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
Example sentence • She blushed at the compliments on her outfit.
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received many presents on my birthday.
7 2 noun n noun
• a movie without a soundtrack
Example sentence • The silents were the earliest movies that didn't have synchronized sound.
12 3 noun n noun
• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
Example sentence • Technological advancements have revolutionized the way we communicate.
11 3 noun n noun
• a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
Example sentence • I have to complete my assignments before the deadline.
13 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The company's disbursements totaled $1 million last quarter.
12 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The politician's endorsements from prominent figures helped boost his popularity.
10 3 noun n noun
• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Example sentence • The fundaments of mathematics are taught in elementary school.
12 3 noun n noun
• a change for the better; progress in development
Example sentence • The company made significant improvements in its manufacturing processes.
12 4 noun n noun
• act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
Example sentence • The company announced exciting developments in its technology.
10 3 noun n noun
• a low or downcast state
10 3 noun n noun
• feeling embarrassed due to modesty
Example sentence • Her repeated abashments in social situations made her avoid going to parties.
9 3 noun n noun
• the verbal act of urging on
12 3 noun n noun
• a shortened version of a written work
Example sentence • I found two different abridgements of the novel at the library.
11 3 noun n noun
• a shortened version of a written work
Example sentence • I was looking for abridgments of classic novels.
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