13 5 noun n Example sentence • The collaboration between the two artists resulted in a beautiful mural.
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
• the act of making and recording a measurement
Example sentence • Her keen observation of the painting's details impressed the art critic.
10 4 noun n noun
• compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
Example sentence • The families of the victims demanded reparation for their losses.
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.
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.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of liberating someone or something
Example sentence • The liberation of the oppressed people was celebrated with great joy.
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.
13 5 noun n noun
• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
Example sentence • The assassination of JFK shocked the entire nation.
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.
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 4 noun n noun
• a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
Example sentence • The corporation is investing in new technology to improve productivity.
11 4 noun n noun
• arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
Example sentence • Her artwork is full of inspiration from nature.
11 4 noun n noun
• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Example sentence • I need to do some preparation before the meeting.
10 4 noun n noun
• the state of lacking unity
Example sentence • The separation of church and state is important in maintaining a secular society.
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 noun
• growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
Example sentence • The proliferation of smartphones has rapidly changed the way we communicate.
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.
11 5 noun n noun
• a person who is loathsome or disgusting
Example sentence • The haunted house was an abomination , with creepy crawlies everywhere.
11 4 noun n noun
• a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
Example sentence • The whole town gathered for the joyful celebration of New Year's Eve.
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.
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
• an exasperated feeling of annoyance
Example sentence • She sighed in exasperation when her computer crashed yet again.
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.
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.
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 .
11 5 noun n noun
• a formal organization of people or groups of people
Example sentence • The local garden association organizes workshops on sustainable gardening practices.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • Her lifelong aspiration is to become a successful novelist.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state in which all hope is lost or absent
Example sentence • She acted out of desperation when she stole the food.
10 4 noun n noun
• a coming to an end of a contract period
Example sentence • The expiration of my driver's license is next month.
12 4 noun n noun
• salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
Example sentence • After an intense workout, she was covered in perspiration .
11 4 noun n noun
• the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
Example sentence • During aerobic respiration , glucose is broken down to release energy.
10 4 noun n noun
• a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Example sentence • The sudden outburst of anger was completely out of character for John, it was an aberration from his usual calm demeanor.
10 4 noun n noun
• a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
Example sentence • The movie was a faithful adaptation of the book.
10 4 noun n noun
• the timbre of a musical sound
Example sentence • The bird's coloration helped it blend in with the leaves.
14 5 noun n noun
• a rounded spherical form
Example sentence • The city is a conglomeration of different cultures and ethnicities.
13 4 noun n noun
• a long and thoughtful observation
Example sentence • I need some quiet time for contemplation .
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
• 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.
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