11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
Example sentence • The development of new technologies is constantly changing the way we live.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of improving by renewing and restoring
Example sentence • The city council is working on a redevelopment plan for the downtown area.
16 6 noun
n
noun
• state of inadequate development
Example sentence • Many countries in Africa suffer from underdevelopment .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• goods carried by a large vehicle
Example sentence • The shipment of goods arrived at the warehouse yesterday.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the totality of surrounding conditions
Example sentence • It's important to protect the environment for future generations.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
Example sentence • I need to buy some new equipment for my photography studio.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials
Example sentence • The suspect claimed he had been the victim of entrapment by the police.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• an act that disregards an agreement or a right
Example sentence • The company filed a lawsuit against the competitor for patent infringement .
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • I saw an advertisement for a new phone on TV.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being restored to its former good condition
Example sentence • The hotel is undergoing refurbishment to update its rooms and facilities.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her face turned red with embarrassment when she realized she had mispronounced the word.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Example sentence • The Grand Canyon is a famous escarpment in the United States.
26 9 noun
n
noun
• the United States federal department that administers federal programs dealing with better housing and urban renewal; created in 1965
Example sentence • The city council allocated funds for housing and urban development projects.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • The new restaurant is a popular establishment in town.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The new law will require stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
Example sentence • Watching movies is a popular form of entertainment .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
Example sentence • The dog's excrement was left on the sidewalk.
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
verb
• to conduct a test or investigation
Example sentence • The scientist conducted experiments to test the new drug.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
Example sentence • She filed a complaint against her coworker for sexual harassment .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a device that requires skill for proper use
verb
• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Example sentence • He plays the guitar, a stringed instrument .
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Example sentence • She was impressed by the graceful movement of the professional ballet dancers.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a new treatment for my illness.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being unemployed or not having a job
Example sentence • The government is implementing policies to reduce unemployment rates.
10 3 adjective
adj
noun
• showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana
adjective satellite
• marked by ostentation but often tasteless
Example sentence • The flamboyant flowers caught everyone's attention in the garden.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
Example sentence • I am looking for a new apartment to rent.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a specialized division of a large organization
Example sentence • Please go to the customer service department for assistance.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• mechanical device that regulates movement
Example sentence • The escapement of the clock controls the precise release of energy to the gear train.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • The government is responsible for maintaining law and order in the country.
12 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
Example sentence • The TV show offers a perfect blend of infotainment , combining educational content with entertaining elements.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a particular point in time
Example sentence • I need a moment to think about it.
15 4 noun
n
noun
• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
Example sentence • She received an acknowledgement for her hard work.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being cancelled or annulled
Example sentence • The couple filed for an annulment of their marriage due to irreconcilable differences.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • Smoking can be of great detriment to your health.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• act of reducing or depriving of arms
Example sentence • The treaty called for the disarmament of all nuclear weapons.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being a slave
Example sentence • The enslavement of African people was a dark chapter in history.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Example sentence • The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in the classroom.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
Example sentence • After years of negotiation, the two countries reached a peaceful settlement .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • He stared at the magician's trick in astonishment .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
Example sentence • I have a strong attachment to my childhood home.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
verb
• make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Example sentence • Her red dress is the perfect complement to her green eyes.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a new personification of a familiar idea
Example sentence • The statue of liberty is often seen as the embodiment of freedom.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• natural abilities or qualities
Example sentence • The university received a large endowment from a generous donor.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
Example sentence • She found great fulfillment in her career as a teacher.
18 6 noun
n
noun
• a residential area of similar dwellings built by property developers and usually under a single management
Example sentence • The housing development consists of 50 new townhouses.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Example sentence • Hearing loss can be an impediment to learning in a traditional classroom.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
verb
• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Example sentence • The company purchased new software implements to improve efficiency.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals
Example sentence • I have to pay my phone bill in monthly installments.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• confinement during wartime
Example sentence • During World War II, many Japanese Americans were subjected to internment in the United States.
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