9 3 noun n noun
• the act of decreasing or reducing something
Example sentence • The company announced a significant reduction in its workforce.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The factory increased its production of automobiles.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
12 4 noun n noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • Sexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two parents.
12 4 noun n noun
• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Example sentence • His contribution to the project was invaluable.
13 4 noun n noun
• opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Example sentence • There is a contradiction between her words and her actions.
14 5 noun n noun
• too much production or more than expected
Example sentence • The company faced financial difficulties due to overproduction of goods.
14 5 noun n noun
• an act of renewed introduction
Example sentence • The reintroduction of wolves into the national park was a controversial decision.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl from her home.
9 3 noun n noun
• a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Example sentence • The detective made a deduction based on the evidence found at the crime scene.
9 3 noun n noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The induction ceremony for the new members of the club will be held next week.
10 3 noun n noun
• the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
Example sentence • The metal rod allows for efficient conduction of heat.
9 3 noun n noun
• enticing someone astray from right behavior
Example sentence • She used her charm and seduction to win him over.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
11 3 noun
• the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
Example sentence • The hurricane left a path of destruction in its wake.
12 4 noun n noun
• (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
Example sentence • The distribution of food to the famine-affected areas was delayed due to bad weather.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of radiation can be extremely harmful to the human body.
13 4 noun n noun
• birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
Example sentence • Many young people are not fully educated about contraception .
11 4 noun n noun
• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Example sentence • I need to do some preparation before the meeting.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a message describing how something is to be done
Example sentence • I followed the cooking instructions and made a delicious meal.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The spaceship used advanced propulsion to travel faster than light.
13 4 noun n Example sentence • The confrontation between the two rival gangs turned violent.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Example sentence • The weather prediction suggests rain this afternoon.
11 4 noun n noun
• a justly deserved penalty
Example sentence • He was seeking retribution for the wrongs done to him.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The proportion of students who passed the exam was quite high.
13 4 noun n noun
• a long and thoughtful observation
Example sentence • I need some quiet time for contemplation .
13 4 noun n noun
• an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
Example sentence • She had a good comprehension of the subject matter.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence • The country's political regime is known for its repression of free speech and dissent.
13 4 noun n noun
• coming into conflict with
Example sentence • His actions were in contravention of the company's code of conduct.
14 5 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The government implemented a policy of wealth redistribution to address income inequality.
11 4 noun n noun
• assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
Example sentence • The attribution of the painting to a famous artist increased its value.
11 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• the condition of being exposed to radiation
Example sentence • Medical professionals sometimes use irradiation to treat certain types of cancer.
10 4 noun n noun
• compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
Example sentence • The families of the victims demanded reparation for their losses.
12 4 noun n noun
• material with which something is impregnated
Example sentence • The doctor discussed the options for artificial impregnation with the couple.
13 5 noun n noun
• consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
Example sentence • The incorporation of new technologies has greatly enhanced productivity in our company.
11 3 noun n noun
• any structure that makes progress difficult
Example sentence • The fallen tree was a major obstruction in the middle of the road.
14 4 noun n noun
• the activity of constructing something again
Example sentence • The reconstruction of the historic building took several years to complete.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
verb
• remove or draw away by the force of suction
Example sentence • The dentist used suction to remove saliva from my mouth during the procedure.
20 8 noun n noun
• the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
Example sentence • The medication caused a significant temperature reduction in the patient.
12 4 noun n noun
• the formation of a crust
Example sentence • The bathroom tiles had a thick layer of incrustation .
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.
Example sentence • She is a strong advocate for the antiabortion movement.
9 3 noun n noun
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Example sentence • He struggled with drug addiction for years.
9 4 noun n noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
10 3 noun n noun
• the activity of protecting someone or something
Example sentence • He wore a helmet for protection while riding his bike.
15 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The reincorporation of the company led to increased profits.
9 3 noun n noun
• a red photopigment in the retinal rods of vertebrates; dissociates into retinene by light
Example sentence • The sensitivity of rhodopsin allows humans to see in low-light conditions.
14 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
Example sentence • The deconstruction of traditional gender roles is a central theme in this novel.
12 4 noun n noun
• (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
Example sentence • The court's jurisdiction extends only to cases within its territory.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • The adoption of a child can bring great joy to a family.
14 6 noun n noun
• the act of designating or identifying something
Example sentence • The police asked for my identification before letting me enter the building.
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