9 3 noun
n
noun
• the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
Example sentence • The secretion of sweat helps to cool down the body.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (American football) a successful forward pass in football
Example sentence • He celebrated the completion of his first novel with a glass of champagne.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
Example sentence • The deletion of the paragraph improved the flow of the essay.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the bodily process of discharging waste matter
Example sentence • The excretion of waste products is a normal bodily function.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Venice or its people
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of decreasing something markedly
Example sentence • The rapid deforestation of the region has led to the depletion of wildlife habitats.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an increase by natural growth or addition
Example sentence • The accretion of sediment forms layers of rock over time.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Example sentence • She has been suffering from depression for many years.
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.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • He receives a monthly pension from his former employer.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example sentence • He only ate a small portion of the cake.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
Example sentence • The car's suspension was in need of repair.
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.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• joint operation or action
Example sentence • The success of the project was possible due to the cooperation of all team members.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
Example sentence • The distribution of food to the famine-affected areas was delayed due to bad weather.
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.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a long and thoughtful observation
Example sentence • I need some quiet time for contemplation .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example sentence • The depiction of violence in the film was graphic and disturbing.
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
• a ghostly appearing figure
Example sentence • She claimed to have seen a ghostly apparition in the old abandoned house.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning an expansion of its manufacturing facilities.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of forcing out someone or something
Example sentence • The student faced expulsion from school for cheating on the exam.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a sudden inward collapse
Example sentence • The implosion of the building was controlled and created a neat pile of rubble.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
Example sentence • After an intense workout, she was covered in perspiration .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence • The country's political regime is known for its repression of free speech and dissent.
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.
11 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The carburetion process in this engine is very efficient.
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.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example sentence • They imprison criminals in a maximum security prison.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a justly deserved penalty
Example sentence • He was seeking retribution for the wrongs done to him.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
Example sentence • She made her submission to the committee.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud explosion shook the entire building.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the feelings expressed on a person's face
Example sentence • She had a happy expression on her face.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Example sentence • Her first impression of him was that he was kind and trustworthy.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • The mechanic conducted a thorough inspection of the car before giving it back to the owner.
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.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
noun
• a native or resident of Greece
10 3 noun
n
noun
• destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
Example sentence • The spy was charged with subversion for leaking classified information.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Example sentence • His contribution to the project was invaluable.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
Example sentence • The geologist found a concretion of fossilized shells.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• surgical removal of a body part or tissue
Example sentence • The surgical procedure involved the ablation of the tumor.
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