10 3 noun n Example sentence • I have a preference for tea over coffee.
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.
12 4 noun n noun
• unbiased impartial unconcern
Example sentence • Her indifference towards his feelings hurt him deeply.
9 3 noun n noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • I need to check my references before submitting the report.
11 4 noun n noun
• recovery or preservation from loss or danger
Example sentence • The town celebrated their deliverance from the storm with a community picnic.
10 3 noun n noun
• a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
Example sentence • I will be attending a conference on AI next week.
15 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• A conference held by video link. An arranged video phone call between more than two parties.
verb
• To hold a conference or meeting via a remote video link
Example sentence • We had a videoconference with our colleagues in Japan.
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
• the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
Example sentence • Her inference was based on the evidence presented in the court.
8 3 noun n noun
• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Example sentence • She glared at her parents in defiance .
13 4 noun n noun
• the size of something as given by the distance around it
Example sentence • The circumference of a circle is equal to its diameter multiplied by pi.
9 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
verb
• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Example sentence • He bowed his head in reverence before the altar.
9 3 noun n noun
• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Example sentence • She showed deference to her elders by always speaking politely to them.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • The existence of aliens has been a topic of debate for centuries.
12 4 noun n noun
• hostile or warlike attitude or nature
Example sentence • His belligerence towards his coworkers made it difficult to work in a team.
11 4 noun n noun
• an irreverent mental attitude
Example sentence • His irreverence towards authority got him into trouble with the police.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
Example sentence • We had a teleconference with our overseas partners to discuss the project.
10 3 noun n noun
• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Example sentence • She asked for assistance with her math homework.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• document effecting a property transfer
Example sentence • The subway system is a popular mode of conveyance in this city.
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
• 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 noun
• outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Example sentence • Her appearance at the party surprised everyone.
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 noun n noun
• the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
Example sentence • She showed great tolerance towards the new student who was struggling to adjust.
9 3 noun n noun
• a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Example sentence • He was offered a generous severance package when he was laid off from his job.
10 3 noun n noun
• continual and persistent demands
Example sentence • He finally gave in to her insistence and agreed to go to the party.
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.
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.
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
• a negative motivational influence
Example sentence • The presence of armed guards at the bank serves as a deterrence to potential thieves.
12 4 noun n noun
• the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan
Example sentence • She resented being treated with subservience and longed for equality.
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.
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
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • She studied political science in college.
10 3 noun n noun
• the trait of avoiding excesses
Example sentence • Exercising temperance in their spending habits helped them save money.
12 3 noun n noun
• apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
Example sentence • He claimed to have clairvoyance and could predict the future.
12 4 noun n noun
• the quality of being significant
Example sentence • The significance of the discovery cannot be overstated.
8 2 noun n noun
• a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
7 2 noun n noun
• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example sentence • The essence of the poem lies in its beautiful imagery.
9 3 noun n noun
• the quality of innocent naivete
Example sentence • The child's innocence was evident in the way he saw the world.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
Example sentence • You need a valid driving licence in order to operate a vehicle.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • His presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated.
8 2 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write a strong closing sentence for my essay.
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 noun n noun
• the lack of knowledge or education
Example sentence • His ignorance of the law led to his arrest.
10 3 noun n noun
• the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
Example sentence • The electrical resistance of this circuit is too high.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of cohering or sticking together
Example sentence • The essay lacked coherence ; it jumped from one idea to another without any logical flow.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of being allied or confederated
Example sentence • The countries formed an alliance to combat climate change.
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.
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