12 4 noun n noun
• diminution of swelling; the subsidence of anything swollen
11 4 noun n noun
• the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface
Example sentence • The sunset filled the sky with opalescence .
12 4 noun n noun
• acceptance without protest
Example sentence • Her acquiescence to his demands showed her willingness to compromise.
10 3 noun n noun
• a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
Example sentence • During the meditation course, she discovered a deep quiescence in her mind.
12 4 noun n noun
• phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase; slowing is caused by a change in the internal crystal structure of the metal
Example sentence • The scientist observed the decalescence of the metal as it cooled down.
11 4 noun n noun
• the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
Example sentence • During adolescence , teenagers often experience a heightened sense of self-awareness.
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.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • His presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated.
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13 4 noun n noun
• gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
Example sentence • After her surgery, she needed several weeks of convalescence to fully recover.
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
• the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date
Example sentence • The rapid development of technology has led to the obsolescence of many household appliances.
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
• a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
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.
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.
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 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.
13 3 noun n noun
• a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience
Example sentence • The artist's work explored themes of transcendence and spirituality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
Example sentence • The decline of the Roman Empire was marked by political corruption and moral decadence .
11 4 noun n noun
• the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight
Example sentence • The evanescence of the early morning fog added a mysterious beauty to the landscape.
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
• status established in order of importance or urgency
Example sentence • In this situation, safety takes precedence over speed.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
Example sentence • The florescence of the cherry blossoms added beauty to the park.
11 3 noun n noun
• in a state of progressive putrefaction
Example sentence • The smell of putrescence filled the room.
10 3 noun n noun
• the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
Example sentence • Cellular senescence is a state of permanent growth arrest.
10 3 noun n noun
• tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues
Example sentence • The doctor measured the patient's tumescence during the physical examination.
10 3 noun n noun
• the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Example sentence • She practiced abstinence from alcohol for the duration of her pregnancy.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Example sentence • She displayed great competence in managing the team.
10 3 noun n noun
• an expression of sympathy with another's grief
Example sentence • I offered my condolences to the grieving family.
11 3 noun n noun
• the occurrence of two or more things coming together
Example sentence • The convergence of two rivers created a magnificent waterfall.
13 4 noun n noun
• the process of bubbling as gas escapes
Example sentence • The sparkling water had a refreshing effervescence .
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
Example sentence • She achieved academic excellence by earning straight A's.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
Example sentence • Excessive flatulence can be a sign of a digestive disorder.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength
Example sentence • The fluorescence of the jellyfish made it glow in the dark.
9 3 noun n noun
• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
Example sentence • The man's impotence prevented him from fathering children.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Her impudence knew no bounds as she openly insulted her boss in front of everyone.
9 3 adverb adv adverb
• with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details
Example sentence • The book is, in essence , a love story.
13 4 noun n noun
• the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
Example sentence • The incandescence of the candle filled the room with a warm glow.
9 3 noun n noun
• the relative frequency of occurrence of something
Example sentence • The incidence of crime in the city has increased in recent years.
13 4 noun n noun
• the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
Example sentence • The inflorescence of the sunflower consists of many small individual flowers arranged in a disc shape.
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