9 4 noun n noun
• a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
Example sentence • The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum of wavelengths and frequencies.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
Example sentence • The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe.
10 4 noun n noun
• a publication containing a variety of works
Example sentence • She compiled a comprehensive compendium of regional recipes.
12 4 noun n noun
• the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
Example sentence • The country's expansionism led to conflicts with neighboring nations.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • Good morning, madam . How can I assist you today?
9 3 noun n noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
8 3 noun n noun
• the system or principles and theory of labor unions
Example sentence • The rise of unionism led to significant improvements in working conditions.
6 2 noun n noun
• title used for a married Frenchwoman
Example sentence • Hello, madame ! How may I assist you today?
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• the greatest or most complete or best possible
noun
• the largest possible quantity
Example sentence • I reached my maximum capacity for food and couldn't eat another bite.
15 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The country's interventionism in foreign affairs has led to mixed results.
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• an association of companies for some definite purpose
Example sentence • The consortium of universities will collaborate on a research project.
7 2 noun n noun
• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
Example sentence • I have a math problem that I can't solve.
11 4 noun n noun
• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
7 2 noun n noun
• a display of bad temper
Example sentence • He threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.
8 4 noun n noun
• something left after other parts have been taken away
Example sentence • After the chemical reaction, a residuum was left in the test tube.
7 2 noun n noun
• A period of three days (especially in Roman Catholic liturgy).
Example sentence • The triduum is a three-day period of prayer and fasting observed by many Catholics.
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• a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
Example sentence • He had a brain aneurysm and had to undergo surgery.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Solving this mathematical conundrum will require advanced problem-solving skills.
8 3 noun n noun
• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
8 3 noun n noun
• the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
Example sentence • She approached the situation with optimism , believing that everything would work out.
8 3 noun n noun
• a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Example sentence • The human body is a complex organism .
7 2 noun n noun
• (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
Example sentence • Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the smallest possible quantity
Example sentence • The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour.
11 5 noun n noun
• exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
Example sentence • The colonialism of the 19th and early 20th centuries had a profound impact on the indigenous populations of many countries.
8 3 noun n noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
9 3 noun n noun
• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Example sentence • Using the term 'passed away' as a euphemism for death is common in many cultures.
9 4 noun n noun
• a large burial chamber, usually above ground
Example sentence • The ancient mausoleum was filled with intricate carvings and statues.
8 3 noun n noun
• an impelling force or strength
Example sentence • The team's win gave them the momentum they needed to advance in the tournament.
11 5 noun n noun
• a building housing an instrument for projecting the positions of the planets onto a domed ceiling
Example sentence • I visited the planetarium last night and learned about the solar system.
9 3 noun n noun
• a system of symbols and symbolic representations
Example sentence • In the novel, the green light at the end of the dock is an example of symbolism .
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War
Example sentence • The antebellum period in American history occurred before the Civil War.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was awesome .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• situated at the bottom or lowest position
noun
• the lower side of anything
verb
• provide with a bottom or a seat
Example sentence • He sat at the bottom of the stairs, too tired to climb any further.
11 5 noun n noun
• a mortuary where corpses are cremated
Example sentence • The crematorium is a facility where the bodies of the deceased are cremated.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Example sentence • She saw a handsome man across the room.
11 4 noun n noun
• taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Example sentence • His success was a result of clever opportunism , taking advantage of every chance that came his way.
8 3 noun n noun
• a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
6 2 noun n noun
• instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
Example sentence • The education system in this country needs to be reformed.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The construction of the Great Wall of China took over a millennium to complete.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • His chauvinism made it difficult for him to accept the idea of a female president.
11 4 noun n noun
• the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis
Example sentence • Many proponents of creationism believe that the Earth was formed in a literal six-day period.
11 4 noun n noun
• (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
Example sentence • Some philosophers argue that determinism is incompatible with free will.
10 4 noun n noun
• zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
Example sentence • She dedicated her life to evangelism and traveled all over the world to share her religious beliefs.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality
Example sentence • The artist's use of bold colors and distorted figures is characteristic of expressionism .
14 5 noun n noun
• a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
Example sentence • Religious fundamentalism is on the rise in many parts of the world.
8 3 noun n noun
• the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
Example sentence • He lived a life of hedonism , constantly seeking out new adventures and experiences.
11 4 noun n noun
• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the hooliganism that occurred after the football match.
8 3 noun n noun
• the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
Example sentence • Many Renaissance artists were influenced by humanism .
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light
Example sentence • The museum is hosting an exhibition on impressionism .
8 4 noun n noun
• a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known
Example sentence • The discovery of nobelium was announced in 1957 by a team of scientists.
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