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
• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Example sentence • The encirclement of the enemy forces led to their surrender.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
Example sentence • He was charged with embezzlement after stealing millions from the company.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
Example sentence • His sentiment towards the movie was very positive.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• confusion resulting from failure to understand
Example sentence • His puzzlement was evident as he tried to solve the complex math problem.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits)
Example sentence • She felt a sense of entitlement after winning the first place trophy.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
Example sentence • The detective found himself in a complicated entanglement of lies and deceit.
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.
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 3 noun
n
noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponement of the concert disappointed many fans.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
verb
• add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
Example sentence • I take a daily supplement to boost my immune system.
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.
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.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of sulky discontent
Example sentence • There was a sense of disgruntlement among the employees after the new policy was implemented.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• an abstract part of something
Example sentence • Carbon is an essential element in organic compounds.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
Example sentence • The castle was fortified with high battlements.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Example sentence • There was a disagreement over how to approach the problem.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The will is a legal testament that specifies how the deceased person's assets will be distributed.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
Example sentence • His constant discouragement made it difficult for her to pursue her dreams.
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 noun
n
noun
• the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
Example sentence • He made an investment in a startup company.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
Example sentence • The tennis tournament will be held next week.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
Example sentence • The dismantlement of the old bridge will begin next week.
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.
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.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• act of reducing or depriving of arms
Example sentence • The treaty called for the disarmament of all nuclear weapons.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of managing something
Example sentence • Effective management is crucial for the success of any organization.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a particular point in time
Example sentence • I need a moment to think about it.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
Example sentence • She plans to travel extensively during her retirement .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
Example sentence • The priest administered the sacrament of baptism to the newborn baby.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Example sentence • She made a bold statement by wearing a bright red dress to the party.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the action of accomplishing something
Example sentence • Winning the championship was a great achievement for the team.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • The amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the thing arranged or agreed to
Example sentence • The flowers were organized in a beautiful arrangement .
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
Example sentence • She accepted his marriage proposal and they celebrated their engagement .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
Example sentence • I could feel the excitement building as the concert date approached.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a change for the better; progress in development
Example sentence • There has been a significant improvement in her test scores.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of sharing in the activities of a group
Example sentence • Her involvement in the project was crucial for its success.
9 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
Example sentence • I'm not here to pass judgement on anyone's choices.
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.
12 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The constant change in leadership caused unsettlement among the employees.
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.
18 5 noun
n
noun
• a settlement on the frontier of civilization
Example sentence • The frontier settlement was established along the banks of the river.
18 7 noun
n
noun
• a prenuptial agreement or contract
Example sentence • The couple signed a marriage settlement to divide their assets in case of divorce.
18 7 noun
n
noun
• cash derived from sale of an insurance policy by a terminally ill policy holder
Example sentence • He decided to cash in his life insurance policy early through a viatical settlement .
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
adjective satellite
• rich in significance or implication
Example sentence • She just found out she's pregnant .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Example sentence • They reached an agreement on the terms of the contract.
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