8 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of making up your mind about something
Example sentence • I have made a difficult decision .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Example sentence • The surgeon made a small incision in my abdomen during the appendectomy.
12 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite
Example sentence • The surgery center offers a safe and sterile environment for circumcision procedures.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
Example sentence • The excision of the tumor was successful.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
Example sentence • The collision between the two cars resulted in a major traffic jam.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an army unit large enough to sustain combat
Example sentence • The division between rich and poor continues to widen.
6 2 noun
n
Example sentence • She had a clear vision of what she wanted to achieve in life.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Example sentence • Her indecision led to missed opportunities.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The company will provision additional resources to meet the growing demand.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
Example sentence • I need to do some revision for my upcoming exam.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (law) the act of rescinding; the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made
Example sentence • The rescission of the contract was due to a breach of terms by the seller.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
Example sentence • I enjoy watching television in the evening.
8 3 noun
n
Example sentence • He endured derision from his classmates after tripping and falling in the hallway.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the particular portion of space occupied by something
verb
• cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
Example sentence • He was offered a high-paying position at a prestigious company.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
Example sentence • I can envision a future where everyone has access to clean water.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a licensed medical practitioner
Example sentence • The physician examined the patient's lungs.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
Example sentence • Fall is my favorite season because of the beautiful colors of the leaves.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
Example sentence • The children were playing outside under the supervision of their teacher.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)
Example sentence • He was the chosen of the party to represent them in the upcoming election.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
Example sentence • The opposition party is demanding an investigation into the government's handling of the crisis.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of having and controlling property
Example sentence • He showed off his new possession , a shiny sports car.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a document giving an official instruction or command
Example sentence • She had to provide authorization before accessing the confidential files.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.
Example sentence • He was charged with misprision of felony for not reporting the crime.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
Example sentence • The company made several concessions to the workers' demands.
6 2 verb
v
Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Example sentence • The wedding procession made its way down the aisle.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a following of one thing after another in time
Example sentence • The board of directors appointed John as the CEO in succession to his father.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
Example sentence • The surgeon operated with great precision .
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
Example sentence • The company made an acquisition of a smaller competitor.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
Example sentence • The inquisition was a period of intense religious questioning and persecution in medieval Europe.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
Example sentence • The organisation held a meeting to discuss the upcoming event.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Example sentence • Her obsession with cleanliness borders on neuroticism.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
Example sentence • The sensation of warmth enveloped her as she stepped out of the cold rain.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a meeting for execution of a group's functions
Example sentence • I have a therapy session scheduled for tomorrow.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of passing from one state or place to the next
verb
• cause to convert or undergo a transition
Example sentence • The transition from summer to fall is always beautiful.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who plays a music as a profession
Example sentence • The musician played the piano with great passion.
13 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• changing something from state to private ownership or control
Example sentence • The privatization of the energy sector led to increased competition.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
Example sentence • Her realization that she had forgotten her keys made her turn around and go back home.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War
Example sentence • The secession of the southern states led to the American Civil War.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Example sentence • The Mayans created a highly advanced civilization in Central America.
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.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
Example sentence • He made a proposition to invest in her business.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
verb
• make a record of additions to a collection, such as a library
Example sentence • She will accession to the throne after her father's passing.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a state at a particular time
verb
• establish a conditioned response
Example sentence • He was in critical condition after the car accident.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone
Example sentence • The precession of the Earth's axis causes the North Star to change.
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation
Example sentence • The team is working hard during preseason to prepare for the upcoming season.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
Example sentence • The global recession of 2008 had a huge impact on the economy.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a group of people who work together
Example sentence • The nonprofit organization provides support to homeless individuals.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
Example sentence • The country prepared for an invasion by increasing its military presence along the border.
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