10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
verb
• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Example sentence • She placed her gardening implements neatly in the shed.
11 3 noun n noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • She had multiple employments throughout her career.
12 3 noun n noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • Several senators voted in favor of the impeachments of the corrupt officials.
14 5 noun n noun
• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
Example sentence • The salad was served with various accompaniments , such as olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
14 3 noun n noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers travel reimbursements for its employees.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
verb
• make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Example sentence • The red scarf complements the black dress perfectly.
11 3 noun n noun
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
Example sentence • Many people with visual impairments use braille to read and write.
10 3 noun n noun
• a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
Example sentence • The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments : baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, matrimony, and holy orders.
12 3 noun n noun
• a person who brings an action in a court of law
Example sentence • The complainants alleged that their neighbors were making excessive noise.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
Example sentence • The measurements of her waist have decreased since she started exercising.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
verb
• to conduct a test or investigation
Example sentence • Scientists conduct experiments to test their hypotheses.
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received many presents on my birthday.
8 2 noun n noun
• violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Example sentence • The periodic table lists all the elements known to mankind.
13 3 noun n noun
• flattery intended to persuade
Example sentence • She was not swayed by his blandishments and refused to change her decision.
10 3 noun n noun
• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Example sentence • The car engine requires regular oil changes and lubricants .
13 4 noun n noun
• clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
Example sentence • She gathered all the necessary accouterments for the picnic: blankets, baskets, and a portable grill.
12 3 noun n noun
• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The city endured relentless bombardments during the war.
11 3 noun n noun
• a specialized division of a large organization
Example sentence • The school has multiple departments , including the science department.
11 3 noun n noun
• the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work
Example sentence • They sent troops on multiple deployments to the war zone.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The enlargements in the museum were beautifully framed.
13 3 noun n noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponements of the match were due to bad weather conditions.
13 4 noun n noun
• the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively
Example sentence • The company announced several redeployments of staff to different departments.
11 3 noun n noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
Example sentence • He canceled his previous engagements to attend the conference.
11 3 noun n noun
• a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
Example sentence • The grand jury handed down multiple indictments against the accused.
9 3 noun n noun
• a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
Example sentence • The torn ligaments in his knee required surgery.
12 4 noun n noun
• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Example sentence • The character in the story encounters various predicaments throughout the plot.
12 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time
Example sentence • The historical society organized reenactments of famous battles from the Civil War.
11 3 noun n noun
• a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
Example sentence • He participates in various golf tournaments throughout the year.
11 3 noun n noun
• a device that requires skill for proper use
verb
• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Example sentence • The surgeon used various instruments during the operation.
9 2 noun n noun
• a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
Example sentence • The city is known for its historic tenements , which are now popular tourist attractions.
11 3 noun n adjective
• capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
noun
• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Example sentence • Many people use depressants like alcohol or sedatives to help them relax or sleep.
12 3 noun
• a drug that suppresses appetite
Example sentence • I've been taking suppressants to help control my asthma symptoms.
13 4 noun n noun
• clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
Example sentence • He packed all his camping accoutrements for the trip.
10 3 noun n noun
• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Example sentence • The business partners signed the agreements to finalize the merger.
10 3 noun
• the act of amending or correcting
Example sentence • The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a feeling of delight at being entertained
Example sentence • There are many amusements available at the amusement park.
10 3 noun n noun
• a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
Example sentence • The apartments are located on the top floor of the building.
12 3 noun n noun
• something that is commanded
Example sentence • The commandments serve as the foundation of many religious beliefs.
12 3 noun n noun
• a space into which an area is subdivided
Example sentence • She opened the compartments of the jewelry box to admire her collection.
13 4 noun n noun
• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Example sentence • They had many disagreements over how to prioritize their tasks.
12 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The politician's endorsements from prominent figures helped boost his popularity.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The enforcements of the new policy have led to a decrease in crime rates.
11 3 noun n noun
• a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Example sentence • The Grand Canyon is characterized by towering escarpments .
11 3 noun n noun
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • Democratic governments prioritize the will of the majority.
9 2 noun n noun
• the paved surface of a thoroughfare
Example sentence • The pavements in this city are very well-maintained.
14 3 noun n noun
• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Example sentence • The army sent reinforcements to bolster the front line.
15 5 noun n noun
• any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
Example sentence • She was prescribed antidepressants to help manage her depression.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of giving something up
Example sentence • The high number of animal abandonments in the city is a cause for concern.
10 3 noun n noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • The city council announced tax abatements for businesses that invest in renewable energy.
9 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basements of old houses often have a musty smell.
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