10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The factory increased its production of automobiles.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • The introduction of the new product was a great success.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Example sentence • The detective made a deduction based on the evidence found at the crime scene.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl from her home.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • Sexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two parents.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of decreasing or reducing something
Example sentence • The company announced a significant reduction in its workforce.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
Example sentence • The metal rod allows for efficient conduction of heat.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The induction ceremony for the new members of the club will be held next week.
11 3
noun
• the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
Example sentence • The hurricane left a path of destruction in its wake.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• any structure that makes progress difficult
Example sentence • The fallen tree was a major obstruction in the middle of the road.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• too much production or more than expected
Example sentence • The company faced financial difficulties due to overproduction of goods.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• an act of renewed introduction
Example sentence • The reintroduction of wolves into the national park was a controversial decision.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
11 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a message describing how something is to be done
Example sentence • I followed the cooking instructions and made a delicious meal.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
verb
• remove or draw away by the force of suction
Example sentence • The dentist used suction to remove saliva from my mouth during the procedure.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• the activity of constructing something again
Example sentence • The reconstruction of the historic building took several years to complete.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Example sentence • He struggled with drug addiction for years.
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.
14 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
Example sentence • The deconstruction of traditional gender roles is a central theme in this novel.
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.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
Example sentence • The court's jurisdiction extends only to cases within its territory.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of admitting someone to enter
Example sentence • The admission fee to the museum is $10.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • The adoption of a child can bring great joy to a family.
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.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the process of giving careful thought to something
Example sentence • The company took into consideration the opinions of its employees before making a decision.
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.
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.
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.
9 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of radiation can be extremely harmful to the human body.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example sentence • The depiction of violence in the film was graphic and disturbing.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
Example sentence • Her diction is clear and precise, making her a great public speaker.
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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Example sentence • The weather prediction suggests rain this afternoon.
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 4 noun
n
noun
• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Example sentence • His contribution to the project was invaluable.
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.
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
• lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
Example sentence • The investigation uncovered widespread corruption among high-ranking officials.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
Example sentence • He felt a compulsion to clean his apartment before the guests arrived.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The spaceship used advanced propulsion to travel faster than light.
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