9 3 noun n Example sentence • He used deception to win the game.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
Example sentence • The inception of the company was marked by a series of small investments.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
Example sentence • The quarterback threw an interception on the first play of the game.
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 .
13 4 noun n noun
• an incorrect conception
Example sentence • There is a common misconception that all snakes are venomous.
15 5 noun n noun
• the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
Example sentence • The most common symptom of intussusception is severe abdominal pain.
14 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The postconception stage is crucial in the development of the embryo.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The lawyer accused the opposing counsel of subreption in presenting falsified evidence.
13 5 noun n noun
• the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience
Example sentence • His apperceptions of the world around him were shaped by his cultural upbringing.
14 5 noun n noun
• an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
Example sentence • She entered the class with preconceptions about the subject.
10 3 noun n noun
• (psychology) perception of or reaction to a stimulus that occurs without awareness or consciousness.
Example sentence • The movie Inception explores the concept of subception through its complex dream-within-a-dream narrative.
15 5 noun n
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Example sentence • Birds have graviperception which helps them navigate during migration.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Her imperception of the dangers led to her unfortunate accident.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The lawyer argued that the obreption of evidence warranted a mistrial.
9 3 noun n noun
• a deliberate act of omission
Example sentence • He is the exception to the rule.
13 5 noun n noun
• sensitivity to stimuli originating inside of the body
Example sentence • Yoga and meditation practices can help to improve interoception .
9 3 noun n noun
• the manner in which something is greeted
Example sentence • The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
Example sentence • I only have one pen left.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Example sentence • Her conception of happiness was to live a simple life in the countryside.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • I want everyone to be present for the meeting.
13 5 noun n
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Example sentence • His imperceptions about his own weaknesses led to his downfall.
10 4 noun n noun
• a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
Example sentence • The movie was a faithful adaptation of the book.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something done (usually as opposed to something said)
verb
• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example sentence • He took immediate action and called for help.
9 3 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • Please pay attention to the instructions.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
adjective satellite
• subdued or brought low in condition or status
Example sentence • The broken window needs to be replaced.
12 4 noun n noun
• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Example sentence • We had a long and meaningful conversation about our future plans.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the murder case.
7 2 verb v noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month.
5 2 noun n noun
• a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
Example sentence • The ocean is vast and deep.
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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • I ask for your pardon for arriving late to the meeting.
10 3 noun n noun
• approval to do something
Example sentence • I need permission to access this file.
6 2 noun n noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
9 4 noun n noun
• the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
Example sentence • The current situation is very complicated.
7 2 noun n noun
• a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I need to go to the train station to get my ticket.
18 7 noun n noun
• the perception of sound as a meaningful phenomenon
Example sentence • Audiologists study auditory perception and hearing disorders.
16 6 noun n noun
• kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
Example sentence • The ambassador received a cordial reception upon arriving in the host country.
19 7 noun
• the deliberate use of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to convey misleading information
Example sentence • The hacker used electronic deception to trick the user into revealing their password.
17 6 noun n noun
• the auditory perception of musical sounds
Example sentence • Her musical perception is outstanding; she can easily identify different musical instruments by ear.
19 7 noun n noun
• the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Example sentence • Some people have a heightened olfactory perception and can detect subtle scents easily.
15 4 noun n noun
• the perception of sound as a meaningful phenomenon
Example sentence • Many animals have more acute sound perception than humans.
16 4 noun n noun
• the auditory perception (and comprehension) of speech
Example sentence • Researchers study speech perception to understand how listeners interpret and recognize spoken words.
20 7 noun n noun
• (psychology) perception of or reaction to a stimulus that occurs without awareness or consciousness.
Example sentence • Advertising companies often use subliminal perception techniques to influence consumer behavior.
13 4 verb v verb
• raise a formal objection in a court of law
Example sentence • I take exception to your rudeness.
16 5 noun n noun
• a reception for wedding guests held after the wedding
Example sentence • The wedding reception was held at a beautiful garden venue.
10 3 noun n noun
• the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
Example sentence • The company's preemption of the market through aggressive marketing strategies allowed them to gain a significant market share.
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