13 4 noun n noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • The new restaurant is a popular establishment in town.
12 4 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • He stared at the magician's trick in astonishment .
11 3 noun n noun
• a source of materials to nourish the body
Example sentence • Eating fruits and vegetables is important for daily nourishment .
12 3 noun n noun
• flattery intended to persuade
Example sentence • He used blandishments to try to convince her to go on a date with him.
11 3 noun n noun
• a court order to an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages and to send the money to the court or to the person who won a lawsuit against the employee
Example sentence • The judge ordered a garnishment of his wages to pay off his debts.
13 4 noun n noun
• filling again by supplying what has been used up
Example sentence • The grocery store needs to order a replenishment of fresh produce.
14 5 noun n noun
• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Example sentence • The prolonged drought resulted in the impoverishment of farmers in the region.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The constant noise outside led to a diminishment in my concentration.
8 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basement is flooded after the heavy rain.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • The punishment for stealing is imprisonment.
10 3 noun n noun
• being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
Example sentence • The debasement of the currency led to skyrocketing inflation.
14 4 noun n noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • Winning the championship was a great accomplishment for the team.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • The king ordered the banishment of the traitor from the kingdom.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • The impeachment trial of the President lasted for several weeks.
13 3 noun n noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers full reimbursement for travel expenses.
12 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The disbursement of funds will be done by the finance department.
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.
13 4 noun n noun
• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
Example sentence • Her wedding dress was covered in intricate embellishments.
14 4 noun n noun
• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
Example sentence • The CEO's lavish spending was seen as an aggrandizement of his own wealth.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
Example sentence • The policy of appeasement was widely criticized for allowing Hitler to expand his power in Europe.
10 3 noun n noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • The company offered a cash inducement to attract new customers.
14 4 noun n noun
• The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished.
Example sentence • The fire department's fast response led to the quick extinguishment of the house fire.
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.
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 .
11 3 noun n noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • We stopped at a café to get some refreshments.
11 4 noun n noun
• the totality of surrounding conditions
Example sentence • It's important to protect the environment for future generations.
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 noun n noun
• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
Example sentence • I have a strong attachment to my childhood home.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
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 .
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Example sentence • I need to find a replacement for my broken phone.
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.
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 4 noun n Example sentence • She has a calm temperament and is rarely fazed by stressful situations.
9 2 noun n noun
• a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area)
Example sentence • The catchment area for this school includes three neighborhoods.
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.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • He found employment as a waiter at the local restaurant.
12 4 noun n noun
• a new appraisal or evaluation
Example sentence • The company is conducting a reassessment of its marketing strategy.
11 3 noun n noun
• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
Example sentence • Her advancement within the company was well-deserved.
9 3 noun n noun
• the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Example sentence • I watched the fireworks in amazement .
10 3 noun n noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The teacher handed out the final assessment to the students.
12 3 noun n noun
• the time at which something is supposed to begin
Example sentence • The commencement of the project will be on Monday.
10 3 noun n noun
• avoiding emotional involvement
Example sentence • He maintained a sense of detachment from the drama unfolding around him.
12 3 noun n noun
• act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Example sentence • The displacement of the ship caused it to rock back and forth.
8 2 noun n noun
• (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land)
Example sentence • The property owner granted an easement to the neighboring property owner for access to the shared driveway.
11 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The actor received a lucrative endorsement deal with a popular beverage company.
11 3 noun n noun
• an improvement that makes something more agreeable
Example sentence • The company has invested in research and development for the enhancement of their products.
9 2 noun n noun
• a superior paper resembling sheepskin
Example sentence • She unrolled the ancient parchment and began to read the faded text.
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