13 5 noun
n
noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
Example sentence • Newspapers often rely on advertising revenue to sustain their circulation .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The declaration of independence was signed in 1776.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Example sentence • Her motivation to succeed drove her to study late into the night.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of making and recording a measurement
Example sentence • Her keen observation of the painting's details impressed the art critic.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • The presenter gave a detailed presentation on climate change.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a person who is loathsome or disgusting
Example sentence • The haunted house was an abomination , with creepy crawlies everywhere.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• an increase in rate of change
Example sentence • The car's acceleration was impressive, reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds.
13 5 noun
n
Example sentence • The collaboration between the two artists resulted in a beautiful mural.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Example sentence • The brave firefighter received a commendation for saving a child from the burning building.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a final climactic stage
Example sentence • Their wedding was the culmination of years of planning and anticipation.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Example sentence • Environmental degradation is a major concern for many scientists.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• dryness resulting from the removal of water
Example sentence • Severe dehydration can be life-threatening.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
Example sentence • After much deliberation , we decided to go on a vacation to the beach.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
Example sentence • He suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the rugby game.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
Example sentence • The room was filled with soft illumination from the candles.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
Example sentence • The cat's playful demeanor was the very incarnation of curiosity.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
Example sentence • The eggs require a period of incubation before they hatch.
11 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
Example sentence • The doctor gave me an inoculation to protect against the flu.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a principle that limits the extent of something
Example sentence • There is a limitation on the number of characters in a tweet.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
Example sentence • The narration in the movie was captivating and kept the audience engaged.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
Example sentence • The proliferation of smartphones has rapidly changed the way we communicate.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Example sentence • He used a famous quotation to open his speech.
12 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
Example sentence • The doctor explained that the patient's regeneration would take several months.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of rotating as if on an axis
Example sentence • The Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
Example sentence • Many children in developing countries suffer from chronic starvation .
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
Example sentence • The university's accreditation was renewed for another five years.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
Example sentence • Her refined accent and aloof manner were just a show of affectation .
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting)
Example sentence • Many countries have implemented afforestation programs to combat deforestation.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Example sentence • Her argumentation was so convincing that she won the debate.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
Example sentence • Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Example sentence • I don't have time for this botheration right now.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
Example sentence • The calibration of the equipment is essential for accurate measurements.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a document containing the terms of surrender
Example sentence • The army's capitulation led to the surrender of the entire city.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the timbre of a musical sound
Example sentence • The bird's coloration helped it blend in with the leaves.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series
Example sentence • The concatenation of the strings resulted in a longer sentence.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• a rounded spherical form
Example sentence • The city is a conglomeration of different cultures and ethnicities.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
Example sentence • The consummation of their marriage was a beautiful ceremony.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
Example sentence • The witnesses provided corroboration of the defendant's alibi.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• the action of making something democratic
Example sentence • The democratization of education has led to increased access to schooling for marginalized communities.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the condition of having reduced numbers of inhabitants (or no inhabitants at all)
Example sentence • War and disease led to the depopulation of the village.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft)
Example sentence • The economic crisis led to the destabilization of the country's currency.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
Example sentence • She applied the embrocation to her sore muscles after her workout.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
Example sentence • His equivocation mirrored his indecisiveness.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of digging something up out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried
Example sentence • The exhumation of the body took place last week to investigate the cause of death.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• the experience of becoming familiar with something
Example sentence • The employee underwent a week of familiarization with the company's policies and procedures.
12 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes
Example sentence • The incineration of the waste is scheduled for tomorrow.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
Example sentence • The town faced an inundation of floodwater after heavy rainfall.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• softening due to soaking or steeping
Example sentence • The maceration of grapes is an important step in winemaking.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
Example sentence • The baby was born with a facial malformation .
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