11 4 noun n noun
• the act of making and recording a measurement
Example sentence • Her keen observation of the painting's details impressed the art critic.
12 5 noun n noun
• the condition of having reduced numbers of inhabitants (or no inhabitants at all)
Example sentence • War and disease led to the depopulation of the village.
10 4 noun n noun
• a principle that limits the extent of something
Example sentence • There is a limitation on the number of characters in a tweet.
13 5 noun n noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
10 4 noun n noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Example sentence • Her motivation to succeed drove her to study late into the night.
11 4 noun n noun
• a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The declaration of independence was signed in 1776.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state of extreme poverty
Example sentence • Sleep deprivation can lead to various health problems.
11 4 noun n noun
• a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Example sentence • The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the math problem.
12 4 noun n noun
• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • The presenter gave a detailed presentation on climate change.
11 4 noun n noun
• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
Example sentence • He suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the rugby game.
10 4 noun n noun
• the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Example sentence • I have an obligation to finish my homework before tomorrow.
10 4 noun n noun
• the people who inhabit a territory or state
Example sentence • The population of the city has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of being held in high esteem and honor
Example sentence • He has a reputation for being very punctual.
11 5 noun n noun
• a person who is loathsome or disgusting
Example sentence • The haunted house was an abomination , with creepy crawlies everywhere.
12 4 noun n noun
• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Example sentence • The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act or process of complicating
Example sentence • The surgery carried some risks of complications.
11 4 noun n noun
• a final climactic stage
Example sentence • Their wedding was the culmination of years of planning and anticipation.
11 4 noun n noun
• changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Example sentence • Environmental degradation is a major concern for many scientists.
12 5 noun n noun
• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
Example sentence • The room was filled with soft illumination from the candles.
11 4 noun n noun
• something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
Example sentence • The implication of her words was that she knew something we didn't.
11 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
Example sentence • The doctor gave me an inoculation to protect against the flu.
14 5 noun n noun
• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
Example sentence • His interpretation of the play was completely different from mine.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
Example sentence • The teacher taught us about long multiplication .
9 3 noun n noun
• a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years of probation for the crime.
12 5 noun n noun
• an increase in rate of change
Example sentence • The car's acceleration was impressive, reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • The artist eagerly awaited the approbation of his new painting.
13 5 noun n Example sentence • The collaboration between the two artists resulted in a beautiful mural.
12 4 noun n noun
• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Example sentence • The brave firefighter received a commendation for saving a child from the burning building.
11 4 noun n noun
• dryness resulting from the removal of water
Example sentence • Severe dehydration can be life-threatening.
12 5 noun n noun
• (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
Example sentence • After much deliberation , we decided to go on a vacation to the beach.
11 4 noun n noun
• moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
11 4 noun n noun
• (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
Example sentence • The cat's playful demeanor was the very incarnation of curiosity.
10 4 noun n noun
• maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
Example sentence • The eggs require a period of incubation before they hatch.
9 3 noun n noun
• a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
Example sentence • The narration in the movie was captivating and kept the audience engaged.
13 5 noun n noun
• growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
Example sentence • The proliferation of smartphones has rapidly changed the way we communicate.
9 3 noun n noun
• a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Example sentence • He used a famous quotation to open his speech.
12 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
Example sentence • The doctor explained that the patient's regeneration would take several months.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of making copies
Example sentence • The scientist conducted a replication of the experiment to verify the results.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of rotating as if on an axis
Example sentence • The Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
Example sentence • Many children in developing countries suffer from chronic starvation .
11 5 noun n noun
• a formal organization of people or groups of people
Example sentence • The local garden association organizes workshops on sustainable gardening practices.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
Example sentence • The doctor recommended amputation as the only option to save the patient's life.
14 5 noun n noun
• a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
Example sentence • Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security.
15 6 noun n noun
• an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft)
Example sentence • The economic crisis led to the destabilization of the country's currency.
12 5 noun n noun
• a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
Example sentence • His equivocation mirrored his indecisiveness.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
Example sentence • Child labor is a form of exploitation that needs to be eradicated.
12 5 noun n noun
• exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
Example sentence • Her constant manipulation of the facts made it hard to trust anything she said.
11 4 noun n noun
• transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant
Example sentence • Many plants rely on insects for pollination .
11 4 noun n noun
• a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
Example sentence • The publication of her book was a great success.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
Example sentence • The university's accreditation was renewed for another five years.
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